Mumbai, Aug. 27 -- As Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil marches toward Mumbai with thousands of supporters, political activity has intensified in the state capital.
According to sources, Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, head of the Maratha reservation sub-committee, and Minister Uday Samant are expected to meet Jarange before he reaches Mumbai.
The meeting could take place in either Ahmednagar or Pune.
The government is making last-minute efforts to hold talks with Jarange and find a solution before the agitation hits Mumbai.
Officials have appealed to him to resolve the issue through discussions instead of agitating during the festive season.
However, Jarange remains firm in his decision to hold the protest in Mumbai, and has previo...