India, Sept. 5 -- Days after Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil was assured that his key demands would be met after his massive show of strength in Mumbai, the state is hastening to address demands relating to cases that had been filed against protestors and compensation for lives lost.

The state home department has started the process of withdrawing 471 cases against Maratha protesters and will complete it within a fortnight.

The Mumbai police too are expected to withdraw nine cases against the protesters for hooliganism during the recent protest at Azad Maidan.

In addition, the state general administration department has written to various departments including the transport and industries departments, to accommodate nine Mar...