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'When those in power fail on the twin fronts of employment and poverty, they have to play the reservation card,' the Sena said in an editorial in party mouthpiece 'Saamana'. (Photo: File)

Where are the jobs?: Shiv Sena on 10 per cent reservation policy

Around 80 to 90 lakh new job opportunities are needed every year to balance the employment rate in the country, Shiv Sena said.

10 Jan 2019 10:53 AM

Plea challenging 32 per cent OBC quota filed in court

The petition stated that according to a government survey, 41 per cent of state employees belonged to the OBC community.

21 Dec 2018 1:23 AM

File photo of Maratha community protest.

‘Can’t make backward class commission report public’

There are some portions which are not relevant to the recommendations but pertain to the history of the Maratha community.

20 Dec 2018 1:44 AM

Thorat on Wednesday told the court that the entire process of recruitment will take over a year to complete.

Won’t recruit under new quota till January 23: State

A division bench of Justice Naresh Patil and Justice Makarand Karn-ik was hearing a bunch of petitions on the Maratha quota issue.

20 Dec 2018 1:41 AM

Mr Sadavarte was briefing media outside high court.

Lawyer opposing quota attacked outside court

Accused also chanted ‘Ek Maratha Lakh Maratha’.

11 Dec 2018 1:56 AM

Bombay HC: No interim stay on state legislation on Maratha quota

At this, the bench decided to tag together all the pending petitions on the issue of Maratha reservation and hear them together on the next date.

06 Dec 2018 2:04 AM

AIMIM: Will move court for Muslims

Jaleel said that they are asking for reservation based on social, educational and economical backwardness of the community.

01 Dec 2018 1:48 AM

Maratha leaders celebrate the passing of the reservation bill in the Maharashtra legislature, at Azad Maidan. (Photo: Asian Age)

‘Decision made for sake of votes’

On the other hand petitioner who had moved the court seeking reservation is confident that the decision will stand in the court too.

30 Nov 2018 6:44 AM

Maharashtra legislature passes 16 per cent Maratha quota bill

With this, Marathas will now be eligible for 16 per cent reservation in educational institutions and government jobs.

30 Nov 2018 6:03 AM

Former advocate general of Maharashtra Shrihari Aney (Photo: File)

Govt lacks strong reasons to support decision: Ex-AG

Aney also said that the government can exceed the cap of 50 per cent reservation, provided it shows strong reasons supporting the decision.

30 Nov 2018 2:07 AM

The Maratha community, which comprises over 30 per cent of the state's population, has been seeking reservation in government jobs and education for a long time. (Photo: PTI)

Maharashtra passes 16 pc reservation for Marathas in education, jobs

CM Devendra Fadnavis, who tabled the bill, thanked Opposition members for helping in passage of the bill unanimously.

29 Nov 2018 2:21 PM

On November 18, the Maharashtra government approved the Maratha Reservation Bill, for which the community has been protesting since 2017. (Photo: ANI)

Maratha Reservation Bill: Shiv Sena, BJP issue whips to members for presence in House

Maharashtra government proposes 16 per cent reservation for Maratha community in jobs and education.

29 Nov 2018 12:45 PM

Govt hiding SBCC report even from senior ministers: Ajit Pawar

The NCP leader alleged that the government has no intention to give a reservation to the Maratha community.

28 Nov 2018 12:51 AM

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis (Photo: PTI)

Think fresh on quotas

In the end, only the upper castes will be out of the pale. Better ways of positive discrimination need to be devised.

25 Nov 2018 12:03 AM

New committee may delay quota, says Opposition

However, the formation of committee has raised more doubts. “Only five days left for the session.

24 Nov 2018 6:46 AM

BJP has done nothing new for Marathas: Congress

Congress spokesperson Sachin Sawant sought to know the difference between SEBC and ESBC.

22 Nov 2018 1:20 AM

PIL seeking to expedite quota report nixed

While some of the petitions opposed the government’s decision, two petitions had sought immediate implementation of the quota.

22 Nov 2018 1:15 AM

Mr Patil, one of the petitioners who are in support of Maratha reservation, mentioned the petition on Monday before a division bench headed by Justice B.P. Dharmadhikari and Justice S.V. Kotwal seeking an urgent hearing. (Representational image)

Petition seeks urgent hearing on reservation

While some of the petitions opposed the government’s decision, two petitions had sought the immediate implementation of the quota.

20 Nov 2018 1:05 AM

Mr Ambedkar claimed that the state does not have the right to provide reservation beyond 50 per cent.

Increase quota limit to 70 per cent, says Ambedkar

Mr Ambedkar suggested that the Centre should pass a bill allowing the state to extend the reservation quota up to 70 per cent.

20 Nov 2018 12:58 AM

Once the Bill is passed in the Assembly and notified, the Marathas will be entitled to reservation in the government jobs and in admission in government institutions. (Photo: File)

Fadnavis-led govt approves reservation for Marathas after protests

CM Fadnavis had earlier said that Maratha community would get reservation in govt jobs and in academic admissions from December 1.

18 Nov 2018 8:34 PM

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