India, Sept. 11 -- Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange, whose indefinite hunger strike entered its 14th day on Friday, said he and his supporters would march to Mumbai whether or not the Maharashtra government grants permission for the protest.

Addressing reporters at Antarwali Sarati in Jalna district, Jarange said a meeting of Maratha community members from across the state would be held in the village on Saturday to decide the date, route and strategy for the proposed march.

"We will go to Mumbai whether the government gives us permission or not. Unless we put pressure on the government, it will not open its mouth," Jarange said.

He appealed to Marathas who could travel to Antarwali Sarati to attend Saturday's meeting in large numb...