In a pivotal moment for the Maratha quota movement, activist Manoj Jarange declared victory on Tuesday after the Maharashtra government’s cabinet sub-committee accepted most of his demands. The announcement, made after a tense five-day hunger strike, sparked jubilant celebrations among his supporters gathered at Azad Maidan in Mumbai. The Maharashtra government’s commitment to implement key measures—including issuing Kunbi caste certificates to eligible Marathas—marked a significant step in resolving the long-standing Maratha quota agitation.