Mumbai, Aug. 31 -- Maratha quota agitation led by activist Manoj Jarange entered its third day on Sunday as the first round of talks with the state-appointed government delegation ended in failure.

Jarange remained resolute in his demand that Marathas be classified as Kunbis to secure reservation benefits, emphasising that he would not end his protest until the government issued a response.

Earlier Patil had declared that he would not relent until the state government addressed the community's long-pending demand for reservations.

Heavy police protection has been deployed in Azad Maidan.

As usual, Patil woke up early in the morning and had a discussion with his workers.

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