Maratha Kranti Morcha

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Medical students protest against SC stay at Azad Maidan on Monday. (Photo: RAJESH JADHAV)

Marathas protest stay on reservations by top court

A delegation of the MKM was due to meet NCP leader Ajit Pawar to prepare a strategy for agitation in the state.

14 May 2019 3:44 AM

File picture of protest by Maratha Kranti Morcha

Maratha community threatens to vote against BJP, Shiv Sena

The state had also assured compensation and government jobs to the kin of protesters who committed suicide during the agitation.

07 Mar 2019 2:07 AM

'We are contemplating to support independent candidates or smaller parties in the polls instead of major political parties, such as alliances of BJP-Shiv Sena or Congress-NCP, as they all neglected our key demands,' said convener Maratha Kranti Morcha Sanjeev Bhor-Patil. (Photo: File)

Maratha Kranti Morcha not to back major parties in Lok Sabha polls for neglecting demands

'We cannot register a political party in the name of Maratha Kranti Morcha as it is against our protocol' said an MKM leader.

24 Feb 2019 3:49 PM

Cops arrest over 50 MKM members

MKM members had planned to lead the march on bikes and four-wheelers to the Assembly where the winter session is underway.

27 Nov 2018 12:29 AM

Maratha body to hold awareness events

The Maratha youth will then go to the Assembly in Mumbai on November 26 whether reservation is granted or not.

16 Nov 2018 6:01 AM

Picture for representational purposes only.

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.

30 Oct 2018 1:29 AM

‘Maratha Kranti Morcha apolitical’

Abasaheb Patil recently led an agitation in Parli, Beed district.

26 Sep 2018 2:03 AM

The Sena chief said the community took to the streets only after their long-pending demand for reservation was not accepted. (Photo: File)

Uddhav demands Fadnavis to withdraw cases against Maratha protesters

Thackeray, an ally of the BJP, said some 'rogue' elements engaged in violence during the state-wide agitation.

12 Sep 2018 10:16 AM

Now, women announce MKM wing

Patil claimed that she had been an active participant in all activities of the MKM in Pune since the very beginning.

05 Sep 2018 2:36 AM

MKM protesters to go on hunger strike

During the statewide bandh on August 9, agitators damaged property of more than 60 companies in the Aurangabad MIDC.

11 Aug 2018 1:56 AM

Members of Maratha community raise slogans at a protest rally during Maharashtra bandh in Mumbai on Thursday demanding reservation. (Photo: PTI)

Marathas bring Maharashtra to a halt over quota yet again

DC office gate, buses damaged n Internet services suspended.

10 Aug 2018 1:49 AM

MKM workers protest outside Bandra collectorate.

Agitators sit-in at Bandra collectorate

MKM workers reached the Bandra collector’s office in the morning on Thursday.

10 Aug 2018 1:22 AM

City and suburban schools refuse to remain closed

Almost all major private and trust-run schools in Mumbai were open.

10 Aug 2018 1:19 AM

Sizeable police presence was thrown across all the three cities.

Statewide bandh has slight effect on city

Protesters assembled at Panvel, Uran tehsildar’s office and submitted the application.

10 Aug 2018 1:07 AM

There were reports of six ST buses getting damaged, while one was torched.

Maratha protesters shut down Maharashtra yet again

In Aurangabad, the police had to resort to firing in the air to control the mob.

10 Aug 2018 1:04 AM

They are planning a massive protest in North India, but have decided to keep it muted in Maharashtra.

Bandh likely to have impact on offices, schools

The bandh on Thursday will start at 8 am and end by 6 pm.

09 Aug 2018 1:39 AM

In all, over 2 lakh personnel will be deployed across the state to maintain law and order.

Maratha Kranti Morcha divided over state bandh

Local outfits in Thane, Navi Mumbai withdraw from stir.

09 Aug 2018 1:37 AM

Security beefed up to prevent violence

The city will see unprecedented security in the wake of the violence in Thane and Navi Mumbai during the July 25 protests by the Maratha community.

08 Aug 2018 2:21 AM

Dalit organisations will agitate against SC order about the Atrocity Act.

Multiple outfits declare bandh

Dalit org, Kisan Sabha have called for bandh tomorrow.

08 Aug 2018 2:17 AM

Protesters climbed on top of Dhule MP Hina Gavit’s car while she was heading to district collector’s office.

MKM warns state on quota decision

The main morcha will take place in Kolhapur, with the community also planning smaller marches in other regions of the state.

06 Aug 2018 12:58 AM

File picture of the agitation that took place in Thane.

MKM: Not responsible for violence

A meeting of the MKM’s state level coordinators took place in Parali, Beed on Thursday.

03 Aug 2018 1:43 AM

Protestors had torched over 30 buses at Chakan on July 30.

15 held for ‘role’ in Chakan violence

Trio that assaulted 21-year-old in Koparkhairane was nabbed from Goa.

03 Aug 2018 1:01 AM

Maratha Kranti Morcha activists block the Pune-Solapur highway during a protest demanding for reservations in jobs and education in Solapur Maharashtra on Wednesday Aug 1 2018. (Photo: PTI)

Over 300 held across Maharashtra as Maratha quota activists hold Jail Bharo agitation

Pro-quota groups led by Maratha Kranti Morcha organised Jail Bharo at Azad Maidan in south Mumbai, where police detained 34 persons.

02 Aug 2018 12:56 PM

Sakal Maratha Samaj activists stage ‘Jail Bharo Andolan’, at Azad Maidan on Wednesday.

Poor response to MKM’s call for Jail Bharo drive

here were protests in Kolhapur, Aurangabad, Parb-hani, Nanded and Hingoli, too.

02 Aug 2018 2:44 AM

The major demand of the protestors include Maratha reservation, all cases against protestors to be withdrawn, strict action to be taken officers for firing and lathi charge during the July 25 protest. (Photo: File)

Maratha outfits intensify protests with 'jail bharo andolan' today

Maratha group's new demand includes compensation for the people who were injured and killed during the July 25 violent protest.

01 Aug 2018 10:09 AM

Maratha rebels plan protest outside houses of MPs, MLAs

he first such protest will be held in front of the residence of parliamentary affairs minister and Pune’s guardian minister, Girish Bapat.

01 Aug 2018 2:02 AM

The protest will take place at Azad Maidan in Mumbai. (Photo: ANI)

Maratha outfit to carry out 'Jail Bharo Andolan' from tomorrow

The Mumbai police claimed to have ample security arrangements for 'Jail Bharo Andolan' in Mumbai to maintain law and order.

31 Jul 2018 2:33 PM

171 MSRTC buses were vandalised in the past five days due to the protests.

Maratha protest costs MSRTC Rs 46 lakh

The BEST also suffered a loss of approximately Rs 1.5 lakh due to violent agitations.

27 Jul 2018 2:02 AM

Ugly side of the stir was witnessed at Kalamboli junction. (Photo: Deepak Kurkunde)

Fake tweets cause mess as schools, colleges stay open

Parents were confused by the fake messages on WhatsApp about schools remaining closed.

26 Jul 2018 2:28 AM

Protest called off to prevent violence from seeping in

The police are now in the process of registering cases of rioting against unidentified persons.

26 Jul 2018 2:26 AM

‘Scions of Shahu Maharaj should lead stir’

The outfit has also requested that protests be held peacefully.

26 Jul 2018 2:04 AM

Demand for Maratha reservation was made long back during the 1980's. Then Annasaheb Patil, leader of Mathadi Kamgar Union from various APMC markets was the prominent leader of this demand.

Mumbai bandh as state continues to burn

MKM activists disrupt traffic on Mum-Pune E-way for 5 hrs, hold dharnas elsewhere.

26 Jul 2018 1:59 AM

A protester is carried away after being injured during a protest rally in Nanded. (Photo: PTI)

2,500 cops to guard hot spots in Mumbai

The Mumbai traffic police will also have heavy presence at various checkpoints.

25 Jul 2018 2:35 AM

Protesters ransack a fire brigade vehicle on Tuesday.

Marathas bring bandh to Mumbai today

Policeman dies in line of duty, 9 cops hurt; 2 protesters attempt suicide.

25 Jul 2018 1:35 AM

Pro-reservation outfits of Maratha community burn a vehicle after a clash with the police personnel. (Photo: PTI)

Cop dead as quota stir turns violent, Marathas call for Mumbai bandh tomorrow

As the stir for reservation in jobs and education intensified, the Maratha Kranti Morcha decided to call for a Mumbai bandh on Wednesday.

24 Jul 2018 9:08 PM

The protesters set a truck ablaze in Aurangabad's Gangapur during their protest. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Protesters demand Maratha quota, set to agitate in Mumbai on Wednesday

CM Devendra Fadnavis called the death 'unfortunate' and has appealed for calm and said the government is serious about a resolution.

24 Jul 2018 2:11 PM

Digvijay Singh: CM should have visited Pandharpur

Singh, who has been offering prayers at Pandharpur for 27 years, spoke to the media in Pune on his return from Pandharpur

24 Jul 2018 2:44 AM

The protesters have refused to take possession of Shinde’s body until the chief minister resigns. (Photo: PTI)

Bandh called after Maratha youth loses life

Protesters say they won’t hinder public transport and emergency services.

24 Jul 2018 1:56 AM

Seeking quota, Maratha protesters torch ST bus

The latter district also witnessed two incidents of stone pelting on ST buses.

22 Jul 2018 2:11 AM

Maratha Kranti Morcha issues quota ultimatum

Kranti Morcha said that agitations will be held at Nagpur to seek reservation grants.

19 Jun 2018 6:29 AM

The Elgar Parishad held in Pune on January 1

Relatives demand speedy justice

The state government on Tuesday handed over a cheque of Rs 10 lakh to his mother.

10 Jan 2018 2:29 AM

The protestors descended at Azad Maidan on Wednesday, their final destination after a silent march which began from Byculla. Besides reservation in jobs and education, they also demanded minimum support price for crops and amendment in Atrocities Act. (Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

Mega rally paints Mumbai saffron

Around 7 lakh attend silent march in sea of humanity, demanding reservations in jobs, education.

10 Aug 2017 2:29 AM

The chief minister's announcement came on a day the Maratha community took out a massive silent march- 'Maratha Kranti Morcha' - in south Mumbai to press for reservation in jobs and education, among other demands. (Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

Marathas to get similar educational benefits as OBCs: Devendra Fadnavis

The CM said the government would form a cabinet sub-committee, which would review implementation of various schemes for Maratha community.

09 Aug 2017 9:10 PM

Maratha community people took out a silent protest in Mumbai on Wednesday, to demand reservation in government jobs and educational institutions. (Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

Maharashtra govt to give Rs 5 cr for Maratha students' hostels

The announcement was made by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in the state assembly on Wednesday.

09 Aug 2017 7:40 PM

The city is being prepped for the Maratha rally. (Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

Authorities gear up for mishaps, emergencies

Elaborate arrangements have been made by the Mumbai Division to manage the crowd at stations that come under Central Railways.

09 Aug 2017 2:47 AM

The main demand is to get justice for the victim of Kopardi rape case and reservation for the Maratha community.

Maratha Kranti Morcha will be held on August 9

The first rally of the community was held last year after a Maratha girl was raped and brutally killed in Kopardi.

06 Aug 2017 1:23 AM

In October and November 2016, Maharashtra witnessed huge Maratha rallies in almost every district city.

Maratha rally in Mumbai on August 9

The rally began from Aurangabad under Maratha Kranti Morcha’s banner.

25 May 2017 3:39 AM

Members of the Maratha Kranti Morcha blocked traffic at Shivaji chowk, Kalyan on Tuesday. They demanded reservations for the Maratha community. (Photo: Debashish Dey)

Chakka jaam by Marathas has little effect on daily life

Maratha Kranti Morcha had the state-wide Chakka Jaam agitation to draw the attention of the state government over the various demands.

01 Feb 2017 5:28 AM

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