New Delhi, Aug. 30 -- Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange has ramped up his agitation at Azad Maidan in Mumbai, warning the Maharashtra government not to "test the patience" of the community. On Saturday, the second day of his indefinite hunger strike, he accused the state of spreading misinformation and failing to provide even basic amenities for protesters.

The 43-year-old activist has been pressing for a 10% reservation for Marathas under the OBC category by recognising them as Kunbis, an agrarian caste already listed under OBC. Jarange made it clear that he is not seeking to cut into the OBC quota, but only demanding "the rightful share" for his community.

"We are only demanding that we get our rightful share of quota based on the ...