Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Centre for Justice and Policy (CJP), publicly urged the Maharashtra government to respond to the demands of Maratha activist Manoj Jarange, who is leading an agitation on behalf of the community.
Dipke emphasized that the state should open a dialogue with Jarange rather than resort to coercive measures, stressing that constructive engagement is essential for resolving the issues raised by the activist.
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He warned that any forcible intervention in the agitation could heighten tensions and undermine democratic processes, urging authorities to prioritize negotiation over suppression.