Maratha Quota activists to contest Assembly polls
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Maratha Quota activists to contest Assembly polls

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil on Sunday indicated that he wants to field Maratha community candidates in the state assembly elections instead of Lok Sabha elections. However, he has asked the community members to go to their respective villages and take opinions of the villagers on whether to contest the Lok Sabha election or not. The Maratha quota activist said that he personally felt that the community should show their strength in Vidhan Sabha election to the ruling parties. Earlier, the Maratha quota activist had threatened to field community’s candidate from each village in Lok Sabha.

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Maharashtra Election 2024: BJP’s OBC Strategy Defeated Maratha Power Block
4 weeks ago

Maharashtra Election 2024: BJP’s OBC Strategy Defeated Maratha Power Block

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 26, 2024 11:31 IST - 8 MINS READ For those following the Maharashtra Assembly election, the result announced on November 23 came as a surprise: Not because the BJP-led Mahayuti won the State, but because of the enormous margin of its victory. The biggest factor that proved decisive in the BJP’s success to overcome the “Maratha Challenge” …

A Precursory Look at Community-wise Voting in Maharashtra and Jharkhand
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1 month ago

A Precursory Look at Community-wise Voting in Maharashtra and Jharkhand

The Quint  

In Maharashtra, caste is the very foundation of the political battleground. The OBCs, who constitute 38 percent of the state’s population, played a decisive role in this election, won by the Mahayuti alliance of the BJP, the Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar's NCP. Despite agitation over the reservation and dissatisfaction with unresolved demands, the BJP managed to retain a significant …

Mahayuti makes major strides in Marathwada
1 month ago

Mahayuti makes major strides in Marathwada

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: After losing seven of eight Marathwada seats in the Lok Sabha election six months ago, the ruling Mahayuti turned around its fortunes in the region by bagging 41 of 46 seats – the win, reportedly, has surprised even leaders of the ruling coalition. In Bhokar Ashok Chavan’s daughter Sreejaya was in the fray against Congress’s Tirupati Kundhekar, in Latur …

Manoj Jarange-Patil's post-poll mission: 'Marathas want OBC quota, and will take it'
1 month ago

Manoj Jarange-Patil's post-poll mission: 'Marathas want OBC quota, and will take it'

India Today  

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil has been the proverbial X factor in this Maharashtra assembly election. In the run-up to the polls, Jarange-Patil’s announcement that he would form a rainbow coalition with groups like Muslims and Dalits and support candidates had led to trepidation in the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi. In an exclusive conversation with Dhaval S. Kulkarni, Jarange-Patil spoke …

BJP MLA faces backlash over remark against Marathas at rally in Jalna
1 month, 1 week ago

BJP MLA faces backlash over remark against Marathas at rally in Jalna

The Hindu  

BJP MLA and former Maharashtra minister Babanrao Lonikar is under fire from the Marathas over his alleged remark during an election rally that the community's strength can be "counted on fingers". Mr. Lonikar's remark at a rally in the Partur assembly constituency in Jalna on November 12 has invited the ire of quota activist Manoj Jarange, who criticised him for …

Maratha quota protests handiwork of Opposition: Dhananjay Munde
1 month, 1 week ago

Maratha quota protests handiwork of Opposition: Dhananjay Munde

India Today  

Senior Nationalist Congress Party leader and Maharashtra agriculture minister Dhananjay Munde, who is facing a likely Maratha polarisation in his constituency of Parli in the assembly elections, says there is politics at play behind the protests seeking quotas for Marathas and that the Opposition camp is involved in it. In the Lok Sabha elections, his cousin and former minister Pankaja …

A litmus test for Marathas
1 month, 1 week ago

A litmus test for Marathas

The Hindu  

If the Mahayuti wins the upcoming Assembly elections in Maharashtra, and the Bharatiya Janata Party gets more seats, a non-Maratha leader could become the Chief Minister, thus challenging the historical hegemony of the Maratha elite. Importantly, the emergence of new political forces, mainly the BJP, has facilitated the rise of other social groups, particularly among OBCs and certain sections of …

Maharashtra Election 2024: BJP Dusts Off Its 1980s OBC Formula As Maratha Reservation Rocks Assembly Plans
1 month, 1 week ago

Maharashtra Election 2024: BJP Dusts Off Its 1980s OBC Formula As Maratha Reservation Rocks Assembly Plans

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 11, 2024 16:25 IST - 9 MINS READ Before the formation of the BJP in 1980, the Congress dominated Maharashtra’s politics with the formidable support of Marathas, Dalits, Kunbis, tribal people, and Muslims. Bhagwat understood the crux of the politics of the time: the Marathas, the State’s ruling caste, which accounted for 32 per cent of the …

Maharashtra polls: Withdrawal from poll fray strategic: Manoj Jarange-Patil, tells HT
1 month, 1 week ago

Maharashtra polls: Withdrawal from poll fray strategic: Manoj Jarange-Patil, tells HT

Hindustan Times  

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarage-Patil said his decision to withdraw from the Maharashtra assembly polls was taken in the interest of the community and not under pressure from any leader. However, some people are spreading misinformation to create confusion and so I will address my community members tomorrow and reiterate our stand regarding the assembly polls. He lathi-charged Maratha women …

‘I don’t want to lose trust of my people’: Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil on withdrawal from poll fray
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘I don’t want to lose trust of my people’: Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil on withdrawal from poll fray

The Hindu  

It is up to the people whether to support or ensure the defeat of candidates who do not believe in Maratha reservation, Maratha Quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil said. Over a year, Manoj Jarange Patil’s agitation in a poll arena has been tagged as “Jarange Factor”, which has been proved as a kingmaker in Jalna, Hingoli, Nanded, Beed, other Lok …

Maratha Quota Activist Withdraws Candidates, Focuses on 2024 Assembly Elections
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maratha Quota Activist Withdraws Candidates, Focuses on 2024 Assembly Elections

India TV News  

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange has taken a U-turn on fielding candidates in the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections. He has announced that he will withdraw his candidates from the November 20 elections, citing the need to continue the fight for Maratha reservation. Jarange's decision comes after a meeting between Maratha leaders that lasted until 3.30 am last night. He will …

Maratha Quota Activist Plans to Seek Support from Other Communities in Assembly Elections
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Maratha Quota Activist Plans to Seek Support from Other Communities in Assembly Elections

Hindustan Times  

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil has announced his intention to seek support from other communities such as the Other Backward Classes (OBCs), Muslims, and Dalits for the upcoming assembly elections. Jarange-Patil, a prominent Maratha politician, stated that it would be impossible to win the elections in the name of just one caste and that he would engage in dialogues with …

Maratha Reservation: A Crucial Debate in Maharashtra Assembly Elections
2 months ago

Maratha Reservation: A Crucial Debate in Maharashtra Assembly Elections

The Hindu  

The pre-poll survey in Maharashtra indicates strong support for the Maratha reservation demand, with a majority of respondents supporting the demand to some extent. While the demand received support from various communities, the numbers opposing reservation are relatively low, suggesting a potential pitched battle between the Marathas and the OBCs in the upcoming Assembly elections.

How will smaller political parties impact Maharashtra assembly polls?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

How will smaller political parties impact Maharashtra assembly polls?

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The upcoming assembly election in Maharashtra is likely to be a complex one. Expressing concern, a senior Congress leader said, “The Maratha community’s anger against the ruling parties was visible in the Lok Sabha poll results, but if Jarange-Patil chooses to field candidates he will certainly create trouble for the MVA more than the ruling coalition.” The ruling Mahayuti …

'Win 8 Out of 88 Maharashtra Assembly Seats If You Have the Courage': Chhagan Bhujbal Challenges Activist Manoj Jarange
4 months, 1 week ago

'Win 8 Out of 88 Maharashtra Assembly Seats If You Have the Courage': Chhagan Bhujbal Challenges Activist Manoj Jarange

News 18  

In a sharp political exchange, Maharashtra Minister Chhagan Bhujbal challenged activist Manoj Jarange-Patil to contest 88 out of the 288 assembly seats in the state and prove his influence by winning at least eight of them. “Grant Marathas their reservation, but do not touch the OBC quota,” Bhujbal said, emphasising that the state’s leadership, including Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy …

Maratha quota issue unresolved due to pressure from Fadnavis, Bhujbal: Jarange
5 months, 1 week ago

Maratha quota issue unresolved due to pressure from Fadnavis, Bhujbal: Jarange

Hindustan Times  

Jalna, Quota activist Manoj Jarange on Sunday claimed that the issue of Maratha reservation has remained unresolved due to pressure from Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and state minister Chhagan Bhujbal. Maratha quota issue unresolved due to pressure from Fadnavis, Bhujbal: Jarange The activist had announced an indefinite fast from July 20 if the government failed to grant the …

Maratha quota activist vows to defeat Mahayuti if OBC reservation not granted
5 months, 1 week ago

Maratha quota activist vows to defeat Mahayuti if OBC reservation not granted

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange on Saturday warned the Maharashtra government to provide reservation to the Maratha community under the OBC category or he will defeat all 288 candidates of the ruling parties in Maharashtra Assembly election which is expected to be held in mid October of this year. Don’t force us to join politics..We will certainly defeat all …

Uproar in both houses of state legislature over Maratha-OBC quota row
5 months, 1 week ago

Uproar in both houses of state legislature over Maratha-OBC quota row

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance’s decision to boycott Tuesday’s all-party meeting on the Maratha-Other Backward Classes reservation row led to an uproar in both houses of the state legislature on Wednesday. While the Mahayuti alliance slammed the opposition leaders for not attending the all-party meeting called by chief minister Eknath Shinde to discuss the demand to include Marathas …

Maharashtra Assembly, Council Adjourned over Maratha Quota Issue
5 months, 1 week ago

Maharashtra Assembly, Council Adjourned over Maratha Quota Issue

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: The Eknath Shinde government of Maharashtra is trying to corner Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar over the OBC and Maratha reservation. The Maharashtra CM had called an all-party meeting to discuss the issue and asked the opposition parties to clear their stand on the issue in writing. After the question hour in the Upper House of the state legislature, …

BJP plans outreach programme for Maratha community ahead of state assembly polls
6 months, 1 week ago

BJP plans outreach programme for Maratha community ahead of state assembly polls

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: After the Lok Sabha debacle, the BJP has planned a Maratha outreach with an eye on state Assembly polls. Despite the 10 per cent reservation in education and jobs provided by the Eknath Shinde government, Maratha organisations ensured the community votes to defeat BJP candidates, particularly in the Marathwada region. Former Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrakant Patil admitted that there …

Jarange Warns Congress of ‘Consequences’ in Assembly Polls
6 months, 1 week ago

Jarange Warns Congress of ‘Consequences’ in Assembly Polls

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Maratha activist Manoj Jarange on Monday warned Congress that it will face consequences in the state assembly elections if it opposes his demand for Maratha reservation from the OBC category. Expressing disappointment over the Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar’s stand to oppose Maratha reservation in the OBC category, Jarange said Congress won Lok Sabha seats because of Maratha votes. The …

Cong to face consequences in Maharashtra polls for opposing interests of Marathas: Jarange
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Cong to face consequences in Maharashtra polls for opposing interests of Marathas: Jarange

Hindustan Times  

Jalna, Quota activist Manoj Jarange on Monday claimed the Congress was speaking against the interests of the Maratha community and would face consequences in the Maharashtra assembly polls due later this year. Cong to face consequences in Maharashtra polls for opposing interests of Marathas: Jarange Newly-elected Jalna Congress MP Kalyan Kale met Jarange at Antarwali Sarathi village, where the activist …

Cong to face consequences in Maharashtra polls for opposing interests of Marathas: Jarange
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Cong to face consequences in Maharashtra polls for opposing interests of Marathas: Jarange

Hindustan Times  

Jalna, Quota activist Manoj Jarange on Monday claimed the Congress was speaking against the interests of the Maratha community and would face consequences in the Maharashtra assembly polls due later this year. Cong to face consequences in Maharashtra polls for opposing interests of Marathas: Jarange Speaking to reporters on the third day of his indefinite fast at Antarwali Sarathi village …

Maratha quota: Jarange-Patil warns of defeating all leaders who oppose Maratha interests in Assembly polls
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Maratha quota: Jarange-Patil warns of defeating all leaders who oppose Maratha interests in Assembly polls

The Hindu  

Continuing his indefinite hunger strike for the second day on Sunday, Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil warned that any political leader opposing the interests of the Maratha community would be defeated in the upcoming State Assembly election. With the Mahayuti still reeling under the election shock, Mr. Jarange-Patil has given a further cause for worry after he warned he would …

Implement reservation notification or will field 288 candidates in Maharashtra assembly polls: Jarange-Patil
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Implement reservation notification or will field 288 candidates in Maharashtra assembly polls: Jarange-Patil

The Hindu  

Maratha movement leader Manoj Jarange-Patil will field candidates on all the 288 Maharashtra legislative assembly seats, likely to go to polls later this year, if “sage-soyare” notification to get reservation for the community under the Other Backward Classes is not implemented immediately. “If the sage-soyare notification is not implemented and if the State government doesn’t agree that Marathas and Kunbis …

Quota activist Jarange-Patil to resume quota stir from June 4
7 months, 1 week ago

Quota activist Jarange-Patil to resume quota stir from June 4

The Hindu  

After a period of enforced dormancy, Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil announced on Tuesday that he would renew his agitation by starting a fresh hunger strike on June 4, the day Lok Sabha results are to be declared. Mr. Jarange-Patil, whose agitation has cast a shadow over several Lok Sabha constituencies in the Marathwada region, took aim at PM Modi. …

Maratha community will teach Mahayuti govt a lesson: quota activist Manoj Jarange
7 months, 1 week ago

Maratha community will teach Mahayuti govt a lesson: quota activist Manoj Jarange

The Hindu  

The Maratha community will teach Maharashtra’s Mahayuti government a lesson for denying reservations and registering criminal cases against protestors, says quota activist Manoj Jarange as the state gears up for the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections. Mr. Jarange, who hit the headlines for going on fasts unto death several times last year to demand reservation for the Marathas …

Lok Sabha polls 2024 | Maharashtra not a cakewalk for BJP but people will choose Modi as PM again: Bhujbal
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha polls 2024 | Maharashtra not a cakewalk for BJP but people will choose Modi as PM again: Bhujbal

The Hindu  

Senior Nationalist Congress Party leader Chhagan Bhujbal said that while the BJP and the Mahayuthi will not find Maharashtra a cakewalk as it had in the 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi would still have an advantage in forming the government at the Centre. Speaking exclusively to The Hindu, Mr. Bhujbal said while it was true …

Marathwada could be a clincher in Maharashtra’s 48 LS seats
8 months ago

Marathwada could be a clincher in Maharashtra’s 48 LS seats

Hindustan Times  

JALNA: Marathwada or the Central Maharashtra region could play a decisive role in the Lok Sabha sweepstakes in the state and determine whether the ruling BJP-led NDA or the opposition Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi comes out tops. Dinesh Falke, coordinator of the Maratha Kranti Morcha, said the Maratha agitation would have a huge impact on all eight seats in central Maharashtra, …

Show your strength, defeat those against quota: Jarange-Patil to Marathas
8 months, 1 week ago

Show your strength, defeat those against quota: Jarange-Patil to Marathas

Hindustan Times  

Antarwali Sarati, a nondescript village in Jalna district of Marathwada region, came under the spotlight due to an incident of police lathicharge on a group of Maratha community members who had gathered to support Manoj Jarange-Patil, a local activist. Staying true The Maratha reservation protests, which sometimes turned violent, resulted in the state government taking several steps like fleshing out …

Jarange-Patil says he won’t field Maratha candidates for LS polls
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Jarange-Patil says he won’t field Maratha candidates for LS polls

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: In a significant development, Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil announced not to field any candidates for the Lok Sabha election. Jarange-Patil says he won’t field Maratha candidates for LS polls His decision would prevent a split in Maratha votes though it remains to be seen which party or side will benefit by the move. Amid the speculation that …

Operation Jarange-Patil: How the BJP tackled the irrepressible Maratha activist
9 months, 1 week ago

Operation Jarange-Patil: How the BJP tackled the irrepressible Maratha activist

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: He had become the unexpected face of the agitation for Maratha reservation. Maratha activist Manoj Jarange-Patil during the Marataha agitation rally in Jalna district of Maharashtra, in January. “Many of us were convinced that Shinde’s colleagues were actively supporting Jarange-Patil’s agitation,” said a BJP leader. “Our top leaders ensured that Shinde himself made such a statement publicly.” The party’s …

Maratha quota row: Activist Jarange announces next round of protest from Feb 24
10 months ago

Maratha quota row: Activist Jarange announces next round of protest from Feb 24

India Today  

Expressing dissatisfaction with the Maharashtra government's refusal to provide reservations for the Maratha community within the Other Backward Classes quota, activist Manoj Jarange-Patil on Wednesday announced another round of statewide agitation from February 24, if his demands are not met. As part of the bill, people belonging to the Maratha community will get a quota of 10 per cent in …

Maratha quota row: 'Just for election', Manoj Jarange opposes Eknath Shinde's reservation bill
10 months ago

Maratha quota row: 'Just for election', Manoj Jarange opposes Eknath Shinde's reservation bill

India TV News  

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil on Tuesday said the government's move to approve the draft bill for implementing a 10 per cent reservation has been taken by keeping election and votes in mind. This was his first reaction after the Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra government gave a nod to the draft bill for implementing a 10% reservation for the Maratha …

Maharashtra Government Calls Special Assembly Session for Maratha Quota
10 months, 1 week ago

Maharashtra Government Calls Special Assembly Session for Maratha Quota

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai:The Maharashtra government will hold a special Vidhan Sabha session on February 20 to discuss the Maratha reservation issue. “The cabinet meeting has given its nod to convene a one-day special session of the legislature on Tuesday, February 20, to discuss the various demands of the Maratha community,” a note issued by the Chief Minister’s office stated. The decision to …

Prakash Ambedkar urges Jarange-Patil to contest Lok Sabha to give weight to Maratha quota demands
10 months, 1 week ago

Prakash Ambedkar urges Jarange-Patil to contest Lok Sabha to give weight to Maratha quota demands

The Hindu  

Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi president Prakash Ambedkar on Wednesday exhorted Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil to contest as an Independent from Jalna in the upcoming Lok Sabha election even as the activist’s health deteriorated on the fifth day of his hunger strike. Mr. Jarange-Patil launched yet another hunger fast since February 10 to protest against the government’s failure in granting other …

Maratha Quota Activist Resumes Fast, Demands Special Assembly Session
10 months, 1 week ago

Maratha Quota Activist Resumes Fast, Demands Special Assembly Session

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil on Saturday launched yet another indefinite hunger strike at Antarwali-Saraati village in Jalna district of Maharashtra, demanding implementation of the promises made by the Shinde-Fadnavis government in Maharashtra. The Maratha activist also demanded that the government should call a special session in next two days for ratifying a notification, which has stated Kunbi certificates …

Many staking claim to BJP ticket for Bidar
11 months, 1 week ago

Many staking claim to BJP ticket for Bidar

The Hindu  

Just as the country is gearing up for Lok Sabha elections that are a few months away, the atmosphere in the Bidar unit of BJP is also heating up with intense political activity. This constituency is currently represented in Lok Sabha by the Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy Bhagwanth Khuba and, many are trying to ensure …

Maratha quota stir: All party-meet begins, senior cop visits violence-hit Beed
1 year, 1 month ago

Maratha quota stir: All party-meet begins, senior cop visits violence-hit Beed

India Today  

As the Maratha quota agitation continued to intensify and take violent turns in several parts of the state, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday called an all-party meeting to discuss the situation. Meanwhile, Maharashtra's Additional Director General of Police Sanjay Saxena visited Beed district to take stock of the situation after large-scale violence there during the Maratha quota agitation …

All-party meet on Maratha quota row asks activist Jarange Patil to withdraw fast
1 year, 1 month ago

All-party meet on Maratha quota row asks activist Jarange Patil to withdraw fast

India Today  

An all-party meeting convened by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday on the Maratha quota passed a unanimous resolution requesting the agitators to maintain law and order in the state. The resolution also appealed to Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil to withdraw his indefinite fast. The members of the all-party meeting, which included Eknath Shinde, Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis …

Maratha Quota Stir: No Bus, Internet Services in Few Maha Districts; CM Calls All-party Meet
1 year, 1 month ago

Maratha Quota Stir: No Bus, Internet Services in Few Maha Districts; CM Calls All-party Meet

News 18  

As the Maratha quota agitation took a violent turn and spread to some parts of Maharashtra, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday met Governor Ramesh Bais to brief him about the situation and security measures being taken to curb the chaos. Shinde also assured Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange that the state government was committed to ensuring reservation for the …

Maratha reservation row: Maharashtra govt takes three-key decisions in Cabinet meeting | DETAILS
1 year, 1 month ago

Maratha reservation row: Maharashtra govt takes three-key decisions in Cabinet meeting | DETAILS

India TV News  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shindeon Tuesday held an urgent Cabinet meeting to find a solution to pacify the ongoing protests against the state government over the Maratha reservation. Jarange hardens his stand Meanwhile, activist Manoj Jarange, who is leading the Marathra protest, said the Maratha community will not accept an "incomplete reservation" and the Maharashtra government should call a special …

Maratha quota stir descends into violence as homes of NCP leaders are torched
1 year, 1 month ago

Maratha quota stir descends into violence as homes of NCP leaders are torched

The Hindu  

The raging Maratha quota agitation veered dangerously towards arson and vandalism on Monday, with agitators torching the homes and offices of two elected representatives from Beed district who are members of rival Nationalist Congress Party factions. He said that the Justice Shinde committee’s report would be presented to the cabinet on Tuesday and that 11,530 Maratha community members, who had …

Maratha quota protests have intensified in Maharashtra. Here’s why
1 year, 1 month ago

Maratha quota protests have intensified in Maharashtra. Here’s why

Firstpost  

The demand for Maratha reservations hit the headlines again in late August after activist Manoj Jarange-Patil went on indefinite hunger strike. The home of NCP’s Prakash Solanke was torched and his car was set ablaze after audio of him taking aim at Patil went viral The Maratha quota protests have intensified yet again. Shinde announces panel, Patil remains unmoved Shinde …

Uddhav Sena MPs demand special session of Parliament on Maratha quota
1 year, 1 month ago

Uddhav Sena MPs demand special session of Parliament on Maratha quota

India Today  

Shiv Sena Lok Sabha MPs Omprakash Rajenimbalkar and Rajan Vichare have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding convening a special session of Parliament to discuss the quotas being demanded by the Maratha and Dhangar communities. On the other hand, the Dhangar community, which has got the benefit of reservation in other parts of the country, is agitating peacefully in …

'It's a conspiracy...': Maratha quota activist over delay in reservation bill
1 year, 1 month ago

'It's a conspiracy...': Maratha quota activist over delay in reservation bill

India Today  

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil on Friday said that the state government is against giving reservations to Marathas. "It's a conspiracy by the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister to stop Marathas from progressing," Manoj Jarange said. Manoj Jarange also questioned whether Chief Minister Eknath Shinde raised the issue of Maratha reservations with Prime Minister Narendra Modi or not. …

'It's a conspiracy...': Maratha quota activist over delay in reservation bill
1 year, 1 month ago

'It's a conspiracy...': Maratha quota activist over delay in reservation bill

India Today  

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil on Friday said that the state government is against giving reservations to Marathas. "It's a conspiracy by the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister to stop Marathas from progressing," Manoj Jarange said. Manoj Jarange also questioned whether Chief Minister Eknath Shinde raised the issue of Maratha reservations with Prime Minister Narendra Modi or not. …

Will intensify stir if Maratha quota is not announced by October 24, says activist Jarange Patil
1 year, 2 months ago

Will intensify stir if Maratha quota is not announced by October 24, says activist Jarange Patil

The Hindu  

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil on Saturday threatened to intensify his agitation after October 24 if the Maharashtra government fails to provide reservation to the community in jobs and education. Addressing a massive gathering at Antarwali Sarati village in Jalna district, he said that after October 24, it would be either his “funeral procession or the Maratha community’s victory …

'Reservation for Marathas won't affect OBC quota', assures Maharashtra Deputy CM Fadnavis
1 year, 3 months ago

'Reservation for Marathas won't affect OBC quota', assures Maharashtra Deputy CM Fadnavis

India TV News  

Maratha reservation row in the last few days has become a massive issue for the state government to deal with. During the meeting with the protesters from the OBC communities, the Deputy CM said that the Maharashtra government would not let the OBC quota get divided further or reduced under any circumstances. Fadnavis over Maratha reservation row "The main demand …

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