ANTARWALI SARATHI VILLAGE
Congress to face consequences in Maharashtra polls for opposing interests of Marathas: Jarange
Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange criticized the Congress for opposing Maratha interests, warning of electoral repercussions in the upcoming Maharashtra assembly polls. Jarange, on an indefinite fast, demanded Kunbi certificates for Marathas, aligning them with OBC benefits, and urged the implementation of the Hyderabad Gazette for Kunbi records.
Manoj Jarange claims Marathas assaulted for not voting for BJP in Beed LS seat; demands action
Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange urged Maharashtra Home Minister to take action against those attacking Marathas for not voting for BJP candidate in Beed. Jarange's indefinite fast in Antarwali Sarathi village demands recognition of Kunbis as Marathas for quota benefits. He advised Marathas to focus on farming and urged youth to maintain peace.
Marathas won't wait till February for quota; enact law by Dec 24: Jarange tells Maharashtra govt
Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange remains steadfast on the December 24 ultimatum issued to the Maharashtra government, insisting that protests will ensue if the reservation is not granted before the deadline.
Maratha quota: Jarange targets minister Chhagan Bhujbal, says he is losing OBC base
Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange has accused Maharashtra minister Chhagan Bhujbal of making politically motivated visits and remembering OBCs only when it suits him. Bhujbal visited the houses of NCP MLAs in Beed district, which were targeted during the Maratha quota stir, and demanded an inquiry into the incidents.
Maharashtra CM says committed to Maratha reservation; govt urges activist to call off fast
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has expressed his commitment to provide reservation to the Marathas, as the state government appeals to quota activist Manoj Jarange to end his fast. The government has issued a Government Resolution, renewing its commitment to reservation for the Marathas, and has appealed to Jarange to end his 10-day hunger strike.
Pawar demands raising existing 50 per cent quota cap by 15-16 per cent to accommodate more communities
September 5 NCP president Sharad Pawar on Tuesday demanded that the Centre remove the 50 per cent cap on quota and raise it by 15-16 per cent to accommodate more communities, amid the renewed focus on Maratha reservation in Maharashtra. The state has been witnessing protests by the Maratha community, demanding reservations in government jobs and educational institutions.
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Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar stresses creation of separate quota for Maratha community
Vijay Wadettiwar, the Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra assembly, has suggested the creation of a separate quota for the Maratha community, rather than sharing the existing reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs). He stated that he is not opposed to increasing the overall quota ceiling to accommodate the Maratha community. Wadettiwar criticized the state government for being selective in taking action against police officers involved in a lathi-charge incident during protests for Maratha quota. He also suggested that the Union government could create a separate quota for Marathas similar to the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) category.
Quota violence: Maratha outfits stage protest against Jalna lathi-charge, ask DY CM Ajit Pawar to quit Shiv Sena-BJP govt
Maratha outfits staged protests in Baramati and Pune, Maharashtra, against the police lathi-charge on quota protesters in Jalna. They demanded the resignation of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and criticized BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis for failing to secure Maratha reservation.
'Nashik bandh' call by Maratha outfits against police lathi-charge in Jalna gets mixed response
A 'bandh' protest called by Maratha organizations in Nashik, Maharashtra, to protest against police violence during a recent quota protest received a mixed response. The protest, organized by 'Sakal Maratha Samaj' and 'Maratha Kranti Morcha', resulted in some shops closing temporarily in parts of the city. However, bus and other necessary services were not affected. The protesters demanded the resignation of State Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis over the police lathi-charge incident in Jalna. Additionally, a 'rasta roko' (road blockade) protest caused traffic disruptions for an hour.
My government committed to providing reservation to Maratha community: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde
Talking to reporters after attending a state function in Buldhana district, around 450 km from here, he also said that there was no misunderstanding between him and two deputy chief ministers in the state and that all of them were working as a good team.
Congress launches 'Jan Samvad Yatra' in Maharashtra, except Marathwada, to reach out to people
The Maharashtra Congress has launched its 'Jan Samvad Yatra' to address issues such as unemployment and inflation and highlight the alleged misdeeds of the government. However, the yatra was temporarily suspended in Marathwada after tension arose due to a police lathi-charge on Maratha quota agitators. The yatra aims to reach out to people and galvanize the party's cadre.
Lathi-charge on Maratha protestors was ordered by govt to divert attention from INDIA meet: Congress
Nana Patole accused the government of ordering the police to lathi-charge protestors seeking Maratha reservation in Jalna to divert attention from the INDIA alliance meeting. Patole claimed that women and children were also injured in the incident. The two-day meeting of the INDIA alliance was held in Mumbai and attended by representatives from 28 opposition parties.
Maratha quota violence: Vijay Wadettiwar demands resignation of Devendra Fadnavis
Wadettiwar said the Jalna violence indicates that the government is not interested in ensuring reservation for the Maratha community and that it made a false promise for political benefits. He said the government misled the people as the Maratha quota could not be implemented unless reservation was increased beyond 50 per cent and for that amendments in the law were needed.
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