Manoj Jarange, who has been leading the Maratha quota stir, has decided to end the protests after successful negotiations with Maharashtra Chief Minister Shinde. Jarange expressed satisfaction as he claimed that the CM has acknowledged and accepted all the demands made by the Maratha community. The Maratha quota stir has been ongoing for months, with protestors demanding reservations in education and government jobs. The decision to end the protests comes as a relief for the state government, as the agitation has disrupted normal life and led to violence in some instances.