Business establishments throughout the Parbhani district stayed closed this Thursday following a strike organized by the Sakal Maratha Samaj. The protest was held to show solidarity with Maratha reservation campaigner Manoj Jarange Patil. According to reports, Jarange has now spent six days on a hunger strike at Antarwali Sarati, with concerns growing over his declining health. He is pushing for the government to address the Maratha reservation issue and provide Kunbi caste certificates to those who qualify.