Maratha Quota News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Will block Mumbai if govt does not listen to our demands: OBCs
Nagpur, Oct 10: Various OBC fronts on Friday warned that they will block Mumbai, Thane and Pune if the state government does not listen to their demands, including the cancellation of a government resolution of September 2 to provide Kunbi certificates to Maratha community members.
Give Jarange AK-47 to eliminate OBC in one go, says Vijay Wadettiwar on Maratha quota
Mumbai, Oct 5: Congress Legislature Party leader Vijay Wadettiwar on Sunday lashed out at Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil, saying the activist appears intent on "eliminating" the OBC category from the state, controversially suggesting he be handed an AK-47 to carry out such a task in one go.
Won't allow dilution of OBC's 27 per cent quota: Pankaja Munde
Beed, Oct 2: Maharashtra Environment and Climate Change Minister Pankaja Munde on Thursday stressed that the existing reservation benefits of socially backward OBC communities should not be disturbed while extending benefits to the Maratha community.
Reservation not to anyone in general but to Marathas who have a valid proof of Kunbi: CM Fadnavis
Mumbai, Sep 11: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said that the state government has issued a government resolution (GR) on September 2 regarding issuing Kunbi caste certificates to Marathas with Kunbi registration, adding that it does not provide reservation to anyone in general but helps in issuing certificates only to those who have proof, who are real Kunbis.
No question of withdrawal of govt decision on providing Kunbi certificates to Marathas: Maha Minister
Mumbai, Sep 9: The Maharashtra cabinet subcommittee on Maratha quota led by Water Resources Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil said on Tuesday that the state government has started implementation of government resolution (GR) issued on September 2 relating to providing Kunbi caste certificates to the Maratha community as per the Hyderabad Gazetteer, adding that there is no question of withdrawing the government decision.
OBC bodies to launch protest and move court against Maha govt's decision on providing Kunbi status to Marathas
Mumbai, Sep 8: Various OBC organisations, on Monday, announced to hold a protest on the streets and approach the court against the Maharashtra government's decision to issue a Government Resolution (GR) over the implementation of the Hyderabad Gazette that may pave the way for the Maratha community to acquire Kunbi (OBC) status.
OBCs to organise protest against Maratha reservation under their quota
Nagpur, Sep 6: OBC organisations on Saturday unanimously decided to take out a protest march in Nagpur in October against the Maharashtra government’s decision to implement the Hyderabad Gazette to provide Kunbi status to the Maratha community and thereby pave the way for them to get benefits under the OBC quota.
'No injustice to OBCs': Maharashtra Minister Bawankule allays apprehensions
Mumbai, Sep 4: Maharashtra Revenue Minister and chairman of cabinet sub committee on OBC quota Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Thursday said that due to government resolution on the implementation of Hyderabad Gazette there will be no injustice to OBC.
OBCs must fight their own battle instead of relying on any leader: Prakash Ambedkar
Mumbai, Sep 4: Prakash Ambedkar, leader of the Vanchit Bahujan Aaghadi (VBA), has made a sharp statement regarding the ongoing Maratha and OBC reservation controversy in Maharashtra. He has called upon the OBC community to come out on the streets and launch a movement to protect their rights.
Discussions are being held with legal advisors: Maharashtra Minister Chhagan Bhujbal on Maratha quota row
Mumbai, September 3: A day after Manoj Jarange called off his hunger strike, Maharashtra Minister Chhagan Bhujbal on Tuesday said discussions are being held with legal advisors about the decision of the government.
Maha govt sets up cabinet sub-committee for OBC issues
Mumbai, Sep 3: The Maharashtra government on Wednesday released a government resolution on the establishment of a nine-member cabinet sub-committee headed by Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule to take action with regard to social, educational and financial matters of the Other Backward Classes (OBC).
NCW chief cautions Maratha quota protesters against harassing women journalists
Mumbai, Sep 2: Taking note of the alleged harassment of women journalists by Maratha quota protestors in Mumbai, National Commission for Women Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar cautioned agitators not to cause mental agony and inconvenience to others, an official said on Tuesday.
Vacate Azad Maidan as soon as possible: Mumbai Police notice to Jarange-Patil
Mumbai, Sep 2: Mumbai Police on Tuesday served a notice to pro-Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil to vacate Azad Maidan as soon as possible, saying that due to repeated violations by his supporters, the protest permission cannot be continued.
Maratha quota protest: Will follow HC order, cannot say law and order collapsed, says Maha CM Fadnavis
Pune, Sep 1: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said that the Maharashtra government will follow the Bombay High Court order asking the authorities to clear roads occupied by protesters by 4 P.M. on Tuesday, stating that the agitation by pro-Maratha activist Manoj Jarange-Patil should be held only at Azad Maidan and not elsewhere. It also instructed authorities to stop other protesters coming to Mumbai and halt them at the borders.
Prevent more quota protestors from entering Mumbai, HC tells Maharashtra govt
Mumbai, Sep 1: The Bombay High Court on Monday questioned the Maharashtra government over violation of its earlier order to restrict protests to Azad Maidan and issued directions to prevent more Maratha quota supporters from entering Mumbai.
Maha Minister Bhujbal convenes OBC leaders' meet, rules out Maratha reservation from OBC quota
Mumbai, Sep 1: Maharashtra Minister and Nationalist Congress Party leader Chhagan Bhujbal on Monday convened a meeting of OBC leaders and organisations to discuss strategy in response to Maratha activist Manoj Jarange-Patil, who is demanding reservation for the Maratha community under the OBC quota and insisting that all Marathas in Marathwada be recognised as Kunbis to avail the benefits.
Govt working on war footing to resolve issue: Ajit Pawar on Maratha quota row
Pune, August 31: 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.
Centre's role crucial, Constitution amendment necessary to resolve reservation issue: Sharad Pawar
Ahilyanagar, Aug 30: NCP-SP Chief Sharad Pawar said on Saturday that the Union government's role is important in addressing the reservation issue across the country.
Maratha quota stir: Maha govt extends Genealogy Committee's term till June 30, 2026
Mumbai, Aug 30: As the indefinite fast by pro-Maratha activist Manoj Jarange-Patil entered its second day, the Maharashtra government on Saturday extended the Genealogy Committee's term up to June 30, 2026.
Mumbai police extends permission to Jarange-Patil's agitation at Azad Maidan
Mumbai, Aug 29: Mumbai Police on Friday extended permission by a day to pro-Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil to hold the agitation at Azad Maidan.
Maratha quota protest causes rush at Mumbai's CSMT; authorities alerted to manage situation, train services slightly delayed
Mumbai, August 29: As supporters of activist Manoj Jarange Patil gathered at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) on Friday as part of their ongoing agitation demanding Maratha reservation, railway officials said that relevant authorities had been alerted to manage the situation. Train services in Mumbai witnessed slight delays.
Pro-Maratha quota activist Jarange-Patil, supporters reach Mumbai for indefinite fast; police issue traffic advisory
Mumbai, Aug 29: Manoj Jarange-Patil and a large number of his supporters reached Mumbai and will assemble at Azad Maidan to launch the pro-Maratha quota activist's indefinite strike demanding a slew of reservations for the Maratha community from the OBC quota.
Maha govt to form subcommittee on OBC quota on lines of Maratha reservation
Mumbai, Aug 26: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday gave his approval for the establishment of a cabinet sub-committee to find a solution to reservation and other issues faced by the other backward classes (OBC) and nomadic tribes in the state.