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Law not retrospective: Bombay HC quashes ‘Benami property’ complaint against Chhagan Bhujbal, son and nephew

MUMBAI: Observing that the Benami Transactions Prohibition law amended in 2016 doesn’t have a retrospective effect, Bombay high court quashed a 2021 complaint against NCP (Ajit Pawar team) leader and minister Chhagan Bhujbal, son Pankaj, nephew Sameer Bhujbal over alleged Benami assets held by three companies including property in Mumbai…

The Times of India

Will only take reservation from OBC quota, says Jarange Patil

Maratha activist Jarange Patil insists Marathas must be given OBC quota; OBC and Dhangar members back him; differences arise in State Backward Class Commission, prompting resignations; SC had raised questions about Maratha quota law in May 2021; Commission under pressure to expedite process.

The Hindu

Won’t heed anyone’s advice as I believe I’m on the right track, says Chhagan Bhujbal

Chhagan Bhujbal, NCP leader and Maharashtra Minister, sparks controversy with his comments on Maratha reservation issue and against pro-quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil. He believes Marathas should get a separate quota instead of eating into OBC's share. He calls Jarange Patil 'immature, illiterate, and arrogant' for threatening government

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Maratha quota demand | Maharashtra’s winter of caste discontent

The Maratha demand for reservation in government jobs and education is on the boil once again, led by a man from the arid Marathwada region, Manoj Jarange-Patil.

The Hindu

Black flags, slogans welcome Bhujbal on his visit to Nashik

NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal faced opposition from Maratha community during his tour of villages affected by unseasonal rains in Nashik district. He was opposed for his stand on Maratha reservation issue. He was shown black flags and slogans were raised against him. He managed to visit few villages and had…

The Hindu

Maharashtra Winter Session: Jarange Patil demands extension to deliberate on Maratha quota issue

Jarange Patil also indicated a willingness to extend the December 24 ‘ultimatum’ he had issued to the Shinde government

The Hindu

I will resign if the CM, dy CM ask me to: Maharashtra minister Chhagan Bhujbal

MUMBAI: State revenue minister Radkakrishna Vikhe Patil on Wednesday took on his cabinet colleague food and civil supplies minister Chhagan Bhujbal and said he should resign before making public statements against cabinet decisions, in reference to the latter’s comment asking for the Justice Shinde committee set up by a cabinet…

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Jarange accuses Bhujbal of creating rift, disturbing peace

Manoj Jarange Patil accuses Chhagan Bhujbal of creating rift among communities; asks if provocative language used at rallies is govt. policy on Maratha reservation. Patil says Marathas will ensure they get reservation, while Neelam Gorhe states issue to be discussed in Winter Session of legislature

The Hindu

Scrap Justice Shinde Committee on Maratha reservation: OBC leader Chhagan Bhujbal

Chhagan Bhujbal, a Maharashtra Minister and prominent OBC leader, demands govt. scrap Justice Shinde Committee to expedite Maratha quota process. He urges govt. to conduct caste-based survey like Bihar before including Marathas in OBC Kunbi category

The Hindu

Stop giving Marathas Kunbi certificates: Maharashtra minister Chhagan Bhujbal

MUMBAI: In a strong statement on the Maratha-OBC face-off, food and civil supplies minister Chhagan Bhujbal demanded that the Justice Shinde committee set up by his own government to outline the procedure of giving Kunbi certificates to Marathas with Kunbi antecedents, be wound up. He also said that the Kunbi…

The Times of India

Scrap Shinde committee, stay Kunbi certificates for Marathas: Chhagan Bhujbal

The Times of India

How can you transform Marathas into Kunbis: NCP leader Bhujbal

Chhagan Bhujbal (Maharashtra Minister, Pune OBC leader) criticized Maratha leader Jarange-Patil's stance on OBC quota. He questioned how paperwork proving Marathas were Kunbi OBCs was suddenly being discovered.

The Hindu

Schism within Maharashtra government over Jalna lathi-charge incident

Mahayuti govt in dissonance over Jalna lathi-charge incident; Shiv Sena Minister writes to CM Shinde demanding stay on reassignment of ex-Jalna SP Tushar Doshi to CID, Pune; Opposition pounces on letter, hinting at schism between Shinde & Fadnavis camps; Maratha quota activists & OBC leader divided on Doshi's reassignment.

The Hindu

Pass a bill to grant quota to Marathas in winter session of Maharashtra legislature: Jarange to govt

Addressing a rally in Thane, the home turf of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, he reminded the government of the December 24 deadline

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Marathas have always been magnanimous community, never discriminated on basis of caste, says Jarange-Patil

Maratha quota activist Jarange-Patil warns those against Maratha reservation will be "struck down"; Bhujbal refutes claims of speaking out against Marathas; Jarange-Patil claims Marathas have been denied rightful reservation; Bhujbal says he was forced to respond to Jarange-Patil's insults. Marathas never discriminated on basis of caste, now leaders they helped…

The Hindu

After OBC rally to counter Jarange Patil, Wadettiwar distances himself from Bhujbal

Congressman and Maharashtra Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Vijay Wadettiwar said there should not be any fight or rift between the OBC and the Maratha communities

The Hindu

To counter Maratha quota onslaught, OBC leaders to stage rally in Jalna

OBC leaders to stage rally in Maratha quota activist's stronghold to counter him. Rally to be attended by influential leaders from across party lines. OBC leader Prakash Shendge says rally will be "historic" & country will see OBC camps coming together. Jarange Patil's demand of OBC certificates for Marathas by…

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Maratha-OBC friction: After Bhujbal, Maharashtra LoP Wadettiwar hits out at quota activist Jarange-Patil, says his agitation purely for political gain

OBC leader Wadettiwar also accused Jarange-Patil of seeking political mileage, not for the interests of Maratha community youth. Jarange-Patil countered, saying OBC leaders have no compassion for Marathas.

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Maratha quota stir: Activist Jarange Patil announces statewide tour from November 15

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil said he would commence his Maharashtra tour to seek the blessings of the Maratha community from Kolhapur on November 15 and end it in Shevgaon (in Ahmednagar district) on November 23.

The Hindu

Maratha vs OBC friction over quota causes schism within ‘Mahayuti’ allies

Tussle between Maratha & OBC communities strains Mahayuti parties; CM urges restraint; OBC leaders oppose Maratha quota; Pankaja Munde visits Kshirsagar family; Dhangar community demands ST quota.

The Times of India

Maharashtra OBC quota: Opposition says Chhagan Bhujbal's comment shows lack of consensus in govt

MUMBAI: The opposition in Maharashtra has attacked the government over food and civil supplies minister Chhagan Bhujbal's statement that he would oppose the backdoor entry of Marathas into the OBC quota.

The Times of India

Don't create confusion among OBCs, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde tells NCP minister Chhagan Bhujbal

MUMBAI: Maharashtra chief minister Ekanth Shinde strongly criticized NCP minister Chhagan Bhujbal's aggressive stance on the Maratha quota issue, vowing to oppose the state government if necessary to safeguard the interests of the OBC community.

The Hindu

OBC leaders targeting Marathas, claims quota activist Manoj Jarange

Quota activist Manoj Jarange on November 7 alleged that OBC leaders were targeting Marathas by getting false offences registered against them and said Maratha leaders should stand with the youth of the community. Mr. Jarange’s statement comes a day after Maharashtra Minister Chhagan Bhujbal said “backdoor” attempts to grant reservation…

The Hindu

Chhagan Bhujbal crosses swords with Jarange Patil over Maratha quota

OBC leader Chhagan Bhujbal called on OBCs to spread "terror" to get things done, while Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil warned of "choking" lifelines of politicians if demands not met.

The Hindu

Will intensify stir if Maratha quota is not announced by October 24, says activist Jarange Patil

Manoj Jarange Patil warns of intensifying agitation if Maharashtra govt fails to provide Maratha quota in jobs and education by Oct 24. He urges PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah to have a discussion with CM Fadnavis to sensitise him to the issue. He also accuses State Minister Bhujbal…

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