Mumbai, 15 Aug (HS): Maratha reservation leader

Manoj Jarange Patil has been hospitalised in Gallexy Hospital, Chhatrapati

Sambhajinagar. Various tests are being conducted upon him.

Jarange recently toured five districts in

Maharashtra and held several meetings related the reservation for Maratha community.

The continuous meetings and tours affected his health. He has announced hunger

strike from August 29, at Antarwali Sarati.

Doctors treating him are likely to release report on

his health condition after the tests.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar