<p>Members of the Maratha community in a village in Latur in Maharashtra launched a relay hunger strike seeking quota in jobs and education.</p>.<p> Residents of Gadhwad village said the strike, which began on September 14, has now progressed into a movement about boycotting polls if the demands are not met.</p>.Manoj Jarange-Patil, who has been demanding Maratha reservation, on state-wide tour.<p> Residents of 34 villages have pledged support and have also banned the entry of political leaders till the issue is solved.</p>.<p> The state government is procrastinating and is not serious about the woes of the community, these villagers said.</p>
<p>Members of the Maratha community in a village in Latur in Maharashtra launched a relay hunger strike seeking quota in jobs and education.</p>.<p> Residents of Gadhwad village said the strike, which began on September 14, has now progressed into a movement about boycotting polls if the demands are not met.</p>.Manoj Jarange-Patil, who has been demanding Maratha reservation, on state-wide tour.<p> Residents of 34 villages have pledged support and have also banned the entry of political leaders till the issue is solved.</p>.<p> The state government is procrastinating and is not serious about the woes of the community, these villagers said.</p>