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Fadnavis welcomes end of Manoj Jarange's fast, says govt took 'equal decis
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
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.
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Maratha Quota Protest: Activist Manoj Jarange breaks fast after govt accep
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Maratha activist Manoj Jarange Patil ended his fast unto death after accepting the Maharashtra Cabinet sub-committee's Government Resolution on Maratha reservation, calling it a "Diwali" for the community.
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Delhi HC directs DU colleges to strictly follow 5% sports, ECA quota in fu
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Delhi High Court, while disposing of a writ petition filed by a CBSE national-level gold medalist in lawn tennis, has directed that all colleges affiliated with the University of Delhi (DU) must adhere to the mandatory 5% reservation for Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA) and sports qu
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MVA extends solidarity as Manoj Jarange Patil's fast to enter 4th day; Mah
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Marathas have been calling for a reservation demand for years. However, the protests have intensified after Maratha activist Manoj Jarange Patil went on a hunger strike recently and vowed not to drink water on the third day of his strike until his demands were met.
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Maratha quota row: Supriya Sule urges Mahayuti govt to convene Assembly se
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
"I have been demanding that there should be a dialogue in a democracy. The (state) government has received such a huge mandate. I humbly request that the Chief Minister and the two Deputy Chief Ministers of Maharashtra convene an assembly session and take a decision immediately. 'Sabka Sa
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Maratha agitation: Abu Azmi meets activist Manoj Jarange Patil, extends so
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Patil has vowed not to drink water until his demands are met. This comes as the Mumbai Police allowed him to continue his protest at Azad Maidan for another day.
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Maratha quota row: Mumbai Police permit Jarange Patil to continue protest
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The agitation has mounted pressure on the Mahayuti government, which has formed a 10-member ministerial committee led by Maharashtra Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil to hold talks with stakeholders.
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"Obstructing bill with malicious intent": Telangana CM Revanth Reddy criti
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Chief Minister, A Revanth Reddy, took a broadside at former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao for not extending support to the state government in providing a 42 per cent BC quota in the ensuing Local Body elections.
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"Govt working on war footing to resolve issue": Ajit Pawar on Maratha quot
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar assured that the government is working on a "war footing" to resolve the issue regarding the Maratha quota demand, for which activist Jarange Patil has started a hunger strike.
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"Amit Shah should take responsibility": Sanjay Raut advocates for dialogue
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Shiv Sena UBT stated that the court shouldn't intervene in the matter of extending the protest, as it remains between the government and those demanding the Marathi reservation.
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"Those speaking were in govt for long time": Ajit Pawar takes jibe at Shar
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
"Those who are speaking now have themselves been in government for a long time, so please don't force us to get into all those things. All of them are respected and experienced leaders," Pawar told reporters here.
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Amid Jarange's hunger strike, Maharashtra govt extends Genealogy Committee
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Maharashtra government on Saturday extended the term of the Genealogy Committee, chaired by the Tehsildar at the taluka level, until June 30, 2026, amid ongoing Manoj Jarange Patil's hunger strike at Azad Maidan in Mumbai over the Maratha reservation issue.
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