Quota activist Manoj Jarange said on Friday that the deadline to meet the demand for Maratha reservation was December 24, and not January 2 next year as announced by the Maharashtra government on Thursday. State housing minister Atul Save, who was part of the delegation that met Jarange-Patil before he withdrew his fast, said, "Initially, Jarange-Patil had suggested December 24, but our delegation asked for January 2, 2024 and his supporters agreed.