Lathi charge on Maratha protestors snowballs into political controversy, opposition demands Fadnavis resignation
1 year, 6 months ago

Lathi charge on Maratha protestors snowballs into political controversy, opposition demands Fadnavis resignation

Hindustan Times  

The police lathi charge on Maratha protestors in Jalna has snowballed into a political controversy. The opposition parties led by NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday demanded the resignation of deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, who is also the home minister of the state. Pawar pointed a finger at Fadnavis, alleging that he ordered a lathi charge on “peaceful protestors” and stressed that he should resign in keeping with “the code of ethics followed by Maharashtra politicians for decades”. During a subsequent media interaction, Pawar recalled that following a stampede after a lathi charge in 1994, the then tribal development minister Madhukar Pichad had resigned—as had home minister R R Patil years later after making a controversial statement that trivialised the Mumbai terror attacks of 2008. Sensing the anger in the community, deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar on Saturday said the police action was excessive and appealed for a peaceful agitation.

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BJP Slams Karnataka CM for Lathi Charge on Panchamasali Protesters
3 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP Slams Karnataka CM for Lathi Charge on Panchamasali Protesters

Deccan Chronicle  

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Panchamasali agitation: Karnataka Minister Santosh Lad denies allegations of ‘planned’ lathi charge
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Panchamasali agitation: Karnataka Minister Santosh Lad denies allegations of ‘planned’ lathi charge

The Hindu  

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Will quit politics if...: Devendra Fadnavis in swipe at Maratha quota activist
7 months, 1 week ago

Will quit politics if...: Devendra Fadnavis in swipe at Maratha quota activist

India Today  

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'Many Maratha Youth Have Committed Suicide': Shiv Sena MP To 'Resign' From LS Over Quota Row
1 year, 4 months ago

'Many Maratha Youth Have Committed Suicide': Shiv Sena MP To 'Resign' From LS Over Quota Row

ABP News  

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Maharashtra to drop cases against Maratha quota protesters, asks activist to end fast
1 year, 6 months ago

Maharashtra to drop cases against Maratha quota protesters, asks activist to end fast

India Today  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has announced the withdrawal of police cases filed against pro-Maratha reservation protesters in Jalna district, the epicentre of the latest round of stir on the issue, and urged quota activist Manoj Jarange to end his indefinite fast. The activist is sitting on an indefinite hunger strike since August 29 at Antarwali Sarati village in Jalna …

Fadnavis responsible for police action on Maratha quota agitators: NCP's Sule
1 year, 6 months ago

Fadnavis responsible for police action on Maratha quota agitators: NCP's Sule

India Today  

NCP leader Supriya Sule has held Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis responsible for last week’s police action on Maratha quota agitators in Jalna, and alleged the state and Union governments were not serious about the issue of reservations for various communities. The police baton-charged and lobbed tear gas shells to disperse a violent mob at Antarwali Sarathi village in …

Fadnavis responsible for police action on Maratha quota agitators: NCP's Sule
1 year, 6 months ago

Fadnavis responsible for police action on Maratha quota agitators: NCP's Sule

India Today  

NCP leader Supriya Sule has held Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis responsible for last week’s police action on Maratha quota agitators in Jalna, and alleged the state and Union governments were not serious about the issue of reservations for various communities. The police baton-charged and lobbed tear gas shells to disperse a violent mob at Antarwali Sarathi village in …

Uddhav-led Shiv Sena leaders reach Raj Bhavan, seek action against lathi-charge on Maratha protestors
1 year, 6 months ago

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India TV News  

A few leaders of Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena on Wednesday reached the Raj Bhavan seeking justice for Maratha protestors who were allegedly lathi-charged by police in Maharashtra's Jalana district. Earlier on Monday, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut sought to know who ordered the lathi-charge on protesters demanding Maratha quota in Jalna district. State govt ordered lathi-charge: Sanjay Raut Raut also …

Maratha quota violence: Devendra Fadnavis apologises on behalf of govt after meeting with CM Shinde
1 year, 6 months ago

Maratha quota violence: Devendra Fadnavis apologises on behalf of govt after meeting with CM Shinde

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said the state government regrets for lathi-charge on Maratha quota protesters in Jalna district. Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde with deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar address a press conference after a meeting on Maratha reservation in Mumbai on Monday, He also said the lathi-charge order was not given by …

Maha acts against cops after Maratha quota stir violence
1 year, 6 months ago

Maha acts against cops after Maratha quota stir violence

Hindustan Times  

After a statewide uproar by the Maratha community over a baton charge on protesters in Jalna’s Anatarvali Sarti village on Friday, the state government on Sunday swung into action, shunting out senior police officers from the district and beginning a dialogue with protesters to restore reservations for them. CM Eknath Shinde said his government was “committed” to restoring quotas for …

Govt scrambles to placate Maratha protesters, shunts out senior police officers from Jalna district
1 year, 6 months ago

Govt scrambles to placate Maratha protesters, shunts out senior police officers from Jalna district

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: After the statewide uproar by the Maratha community over the lathi charge on protesters in Jalna’s Anatarvali Sarti village on Friday, the state government on Sunday swung into action. The chief minister declared that his government was “committed” to restoring the Maratha reservation which he said would “remain forever”. “We would never support a lathi charge, and the police …

Jalna Violence: 'Are We Pakistanis?' Maratha Activist Asks After Police Lathicharge; Fresh Stir in Mumbai
1 year, 6 months ago

Jalna Violence: 'Are We Pakistanis?' Maratha Activist Asks After Police Lathicharge; Fresh Stir in Mumbai

News 18  

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Maratha quota row: Case registered against 360, activists firm on agitation
1 year, 6 months ago

Maratha quota row: Case registered against 360, activists firm on agitation

Deccan Chronicle  

AURANGABAD: A day after an agitation for reservation for the Maratha community turned violent in Maharashtra's Jalna district leading to several people including dozens of police personnel getting injured, the situation was under control on Saturday, an official said. Opposition leaders targeted the Shiv Sena-BJP government in the state over Friday's incidents, condemning the use of baton charge by police …

Maratha reservations protests: Police resorts to lathi charge as protesters pelt stones
1 year, 6 months ago

Maratha reservations protests: Police resorts to lathi charge as protesters pelt stones

Op India  

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Cops lathicharge activists demanding Maratha reservation in Jalna
1 year, 6 months ago

Cops lathicharge activists demanding Maratha reservation in Jalna

Hindustan Times  

Tension prevailed in parts of Jalna district, in central Maharashtra, on Friday after police resorted to lathicharge to disperse a group of activists who were demanding reservation for the Maratha community. Cops lathicharge activists demanding Maratha reservation in Jalna The incident occurred in Antarvali-Sarati village in the district where a group of Maratha activists, led by one Manoj Jarange-Patil, were …

BJP demands judicial inquiry into lathi charge at Bihar, says it is State-sponsored violence
1 year, 8 months ago

BJP demands judicial inquiry into lathi charge at Bihar, says it is State-sponsored violence

The Hindu  

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Maharashtra Congress chief demands suspension of Buldhana SP for lathi-charging protesting farmers
2 years, 1 month ago

Maharashtra Congress chief demands suspension of Buldhana SP for lathi-charging protesting farmers

The Hindu  

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Maratha quota stir: Devendra Fadnavis announces partial withdrawal of cases filed against youth protesters
6 years, 7 months ago

Maratha quota stir: Devendra Fadnavis announces partial withdrawal of cases filed against youth protesters

Firstpost  

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that there will be partial withdrawal of the cases filed against the Maratha quota youth protesters Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday assured partial withdrawal of police cases filed against the Maratha youths for vandalising properties during recent protests for the quota demand. The announcement came after Fadnavis held a meeting with …

Maratha quota stir: Devendra Fadnavis agrees to partial withdrawal of cases against youth for vandalism during protests
6 years, 7 months ago

Maratha quota stir: Devendra Fadnavis agrees to partial withdrawal of cases against youth for vandalism during protests

Firstpost  

Mumbai: Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday assured partial withdrawal of police cases filed against the Maratha youths for vandalising properties during recent protests for the quota demand. “However, the criminal charges like assaulting police officials will not be withdrawn,” the chief minister told reporters at Sahyadri Guest House. The announcement came after Fadnavis held a meeting with BJP’s …

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