Jalna (Maharashtra), Sept. 24 -- The Dhangar community's agitation for inclusion in the Scheduled Tribe category has entered a decisive phase, with activist Deepak Borhade, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike since September 19, calling for an ultimatum march in Jalna tomorrow.

Community leaders have declared that the agitation will intensify, with major protests scheduled in Buldhana on September 25, followed by demonstrations in Yavatmal, Amravati and other districts.

They warned that if their demands are not met, the movement could spread to Mumbai and later Delhi.

The agitation has drawn strength from recent reservation politics in Maharashtra, where the state government implemented the Hyderabad Gazette to issue Kunbi caste ...