Maratha Activist Manoj Jarange At Risk Of Electrolyte Imbalance
· India · Hindustan Times, The Hindu
Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange is suffering from severe dehydration and faces a risk of electrolyte imbalance during his protest march toward Mumbai. A government doctor in Beed district, Maharashtra, stated that Jarange requires immediate hospitalization to manage his condition, as his body is no longer responding adequately to intravenous fluids. The activist, who has been on a hunger strike for 19 days, reported burning sensations in his stomach and feet while traveling. Despite the health warnings and a police denial of permission for his protest at Azad Maidan, Jarange continues his 400-km journey to the state capital.
Why it matters
Jarange's health crisis could escalate political tensions in Maharashtra, as his ongoing agitation for OBC quota status for the Maratha community remains a significant point of contention.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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