Tag: Maratha quota

Maharashtra Govt Forms Six-Member Panel to Address OBC Concerns Amid Maratha Quota Row

Jarange, who has been demanding that all Marathas be classified under the Kunbi OBC sub-caste to secure benefits in education and government jobs, urged his supporters to celebrate peacefully.

September 3, 2025

“Even If I Die, I Won’t Leave Azad Maidan”: Manoj Jarange Patil Defies Govt Order Amid Maratha Quota Stir

Police ordered protesters to vacate Azad Maidan, citing violations of the conditions imposed by the Bombay High Court, which had earlier permitted the agitation with restrictions.

September 2, 2025

Mumbai Police Orders Maratha Protesters to Vacate Azad Maidan After Court’s Directive

Maratha activist Manoj Jarange Patil’s hunger strike entered its fifth day, with thousands of supporters gathered at the site.

September 2, 2025

Ajit Pawar Assures “War Footing” Efforts to Resolve Maratha Quota Row as Jarange Patil’s Protest Intensifies

“The government is continuously making efforts on a war footing to resolve this issue. Everyone wants a solution, and the same approach is being taken by the Chief Minister as well as both Deputy Chief Ministers,” Pawar said.

August 31, 2025

Manoj Jarange Patil Warns Govt Amid Hunger Strike: “Maratha Protest Will Continue With or Without Permission”

Addressing a massive gathering of supporters, Patil accused the Maharashtra government of neglecting Maratha concerns and warned that protests would not stop regardless of whether the state granted permission.

August 30, 2025

Maratha reservation bill unanimously passed minutes after tabling in special Assembly session

The state government has convened a one-day special session of the state legislature for tabling and further consideration of this special Bill.

February 20, 2024

“Give 5% reservation to Muslims in Maharashtra”: Samajwadi Party MLA Rais Shaikh on Cabinet’s approval of Maratha quota bill

Speaking to ANI, the SP MLA alleged that the Muslim community is being 'ignored' by the state government.

February 20, 2024

Maharashtra government approves bill to extend 10 per cent reservation to Marathas

This is the third time in a decade that the state has introduced legislation for the Maratha quota.

February 20, 2024

Special session of Maharashtra Assembly to commence today, Maratha quota likely on agenda

The decision to hold the session was taken at the weekly Cabinet meeting presided over by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

February 20, 2024