Dhangar community
Dhangar quota issue hits Council
The uproar began after legislators from the ruling alliance objected to few ‘unparliamentary’ words in Congress leader Bhai Jagtap’s speech.
Maharashtra presents populist budget
Sudhir Mungantiwar has proposed Rs 1,000 crore for development of Dhangar community and Rs 200 crore for OBC Corporations.
22 proposals cleared in two-hour Cabinet meet
College staff to get salary as per 7th Pay Commission.
State declares sops for Dhangars ahead of polls
Schemes of tribal dept to be applicable to Dhangars.
Panel announced to study Dhangar issue
The Dhangars are currently included in the Vimukt Jati Nomadic Tribe (VJNT) category, but they have been demanding ST status for long.
Dhangar proposal to be sent before ls polls: Devendra Fadnavis
Fadnavis was replying to queries raised over reservation to Dhangar community by Congress legislator Sharad Ranpise among others.
ST MLAs to meet on November 28 on Dhangar quota issue
The Bharatiya Janata Party had assured the Dhangar community that it would grant them reservation in the ST category if voted to power.
Opposition impedes both Houses proceedings
The state Legislative Council was also adjourned due to noisy scenes over the same issue.
Opposition threatens to disrupt Lower House over reports
Earlier in the day, the House had been adjourned twice for ten minutes.
Now other communities make similar demands
There are now five major communities in the state asking for a change in reservation category or reservation itself.