Maratha reservation
BJP celebrates, every party claims credit
The Marathas constitute almost 31.5 per cent of the population in the state. Politically, they are a dominant community across the state.
Council adjourned twice over Maratha reservation
The Leader of Opposition in the state Legislative Council demanded that Rs 50,000 per hectare be given to the drought-affected farmers.
OBC leaders meet CM, seek clarification
They expressed the view that SEBC and OBC carried the same meaning and that would create further confusion.
Opposition impedes both Houses proceedings
The state Legislative Council was also adjourned due to noisy scenes over the same issue.
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.
Commission to submit report on Maratha backwardness
The community has been demanding reservation on the lines of OBCs in the state.
Marathas’ indefinite fast enters sixth day in Mumbai
Want govt to revoke all FIRs against them in August stir.
Maratha group warns of major stir over quota
The Maharashtra government has asked the backward commission to submit its report on reservation by November 15.
Maratha body to start party
In last few months, Morcha agitated aggressively and organised bandh also.
‘Vehicle march’ on September 4 for Maratha quota
An indefinite stir has already started at Azad Maidan.