Manoj Jarange Backs Thackeray Brothers in Mumbai Civic Polls, Cites 'Marathi Pride'

• Manoj Jarange Patil, a prominent Maratha reservation activist, announced support for the Thackeray brothers in the upcoming Mumbai Municipal Corporation elections.
• Jarange's decision comes after the 'Jarange factor' reportedly impacted Mahayuti's performance in Marathwada during the Lok Sabha elections, where BJP lost all seats.
• He issued a circular appealing to Maratha brethren across various regions to support the Thackeray brothers to 'preserve Mumbai's existence' and 'Marathi pride'.
• Jarange invoked the memory of past agitations and alleged 'oppressive treatment' at Azad Maidan, urging Marathas to retaliate and save Mumbai from a 'plot to separate it from Maharashtra'.
• He emphasized that Mumbai belongs to Marathi people and called for unity to counter perceived conspiracies against 'Mumba-Aai'.

Why It Matters: Maratha activist Manoj Jarange backs Thackeray brothers in Mumbai civic polls, citing Marathi pride and Mumbai's preservation.