Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar expressed strong opposition to the Maharashtra government's September 2 Government Resolution (GR) that allows members of the Maratha community to obtain a caste certificate as Kunbi.
She criticised the opposition for playing vote bank politics, suggesting that the Mahayuti government's actions demonstrate its genuine commitment to the Maratha community's welfare.
Jarange ended his fast at Mumbai's Azad Maidan on Tuesday after accepting the Government Resolution (GR) presented by the Maharashtra cabinet sub-committee on Maratha quota. Breaking down in tears, he described the moment as a "Diwali" for the community.
"Mumbai is a fast-paced city, so keeping in mind that people should not face inconvenience and law and order should not be disturbed, whatever directions have been given, I believe action is being taken accordingly. From the beginning, the BJP's stand has been that the Maratha community shou
The Mumbai Police on Friday said that Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil has been granted permission to continue his protest at Azad Maidan for one more day.
Ahead of the Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil's protest on Friday, a large number of people from the Maratha community have gathered outside the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Azad Maidan in Maharashtra's Mumbai.
Responding to AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi's remarks on the reservation for Maratha community, Union Minister Ramdas Athawale clarified that the community gets 10 per cent reservation under Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) category.
Highlighting the legacy of the Maratha community in the country, the minister stressed that "every Maratha has contributed to the development of the nation." He added that it is our responsibility to institutionalise our history through documentation for future generations
Speaking to ANI, Yadav alleged that the BJP spread hatred against the 'Jaat' community in Haryana, against the 'Sikh' community in Punjab, and against the 'Maratha' community in Maharashtra.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has criticized the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government for its handling of the Maratha reservation issue. He claimed that the MVA's failure to present necessary evidence in the Supreme Court led to the rejection of the reservation.
Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil on Monday accused Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis of "dividing" the Maratha community and said that it won't happen as Marathas are "united."
A peace rally was organised in Pune, led by Maratha activist Manoj Jarange-Patil, to advocate for the inclusion of the Maratha community in the Other Backward Classes (OBC) reservation category.