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Maratha quota issue: Jarange warns of fresh agitation from May 30

Manoj Jarange, a Maratha quota activist, will begin an indefinite hunger strike on May 30. He has set a May 29 deadline for the Maharashtra government to issue Kunbi caste certificates in Marathwada. Jarange demands the dissolution of the Maratha quota sub-committee and a separate ministry for Maratha and Kunbi…

The Economic Times

Splits, single-party dominance: The unusual trajectory of Maharashtra politics

In the lead-up to the Maharashtra polls, observers were cautious in their predictions. The battle between two major alliances, each with three main members, would be too close to call, they said.

Newslaundry

Two deaths every day: Inside Marathwada farmers suicide crisis

“Earning even Rs 100 per day had become difficult,” says Meera Nagre, who is mourning her husband Suresh Naagre’s death by suicide allegedly related to debt and financial crisis. The resident of Parbhani district’s Jholapipri village – part of the Marathwada region – died on October 26.

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Why Marathwada’s farm workers are migrating even in summer

In a typical year, Savitra Thadke, 50, and her husband work as sugarcane cutters at farms in Sangli or Kolhapur in western Maharashtra from October to March-April. In the summer months of April-June, they work as agricultural labourers in their village, Chopdyachiwadi in the Georai taluka of Beed district. Savitra could even…

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From Pawar to Shinde, Maratha-OBC quota row leaves parties in a bind ahead of Maharashtra polls

The Maratha demand to grant Kunbi certificates to all Marathas in order to grant them an OBC quota, and the OBC community’s opposition to these demands, have left Maharashtra’s political stalwarts in a bind ahead of the assembly polls.

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‘Disproportionate representation’: Ahead of Maharashtra polls, signs of Muslim anger against MVA

Mujahid Khan may be a backroom man in Maharashtra’s high-stakes political battle. But his role in rallying the Muslim vote behind the Maha Vikas Aghadi in certain areas – as a 52-year-old secretary of the Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee – was recognised during the Lok Sabha poll campaign.

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Shadow of Maratha quota agitation, Pawar vs Pawar fight loom large in Maharashtra’s poll arena in fourth phase

The spectre of the Maratha quota agitation hovers over several electoral battles as 11 key seats in Maharashtra go to polls in phase four of the general election on May 13.

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‘Bitter’ sugarcane workers from drought-stricken Marathwada hold little hope from Lok Sabha poll

Seasonal migrant workers from Marathwada return home after sugarcane harvest, holding little hope for change post Lok Sabha polls.

The Hindu

Northern plains, central India to have high number of heat wave days in May: IMD

IMD data shows that the heat waves in April this year were far worse than in 2023, the warmest year on record so far. This trend is likely to continue in May, with around eight to 11 heat wave days predicted over south Rajasthan, west Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Marathwada, and…

The Hindu

Will PM deliver on his 'promise' to put Ashok Chavan in jail: Congress

The Congress took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking whether he would deliver on his promise to put the BJP’s Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Chavan in jail.

The Hindu

PM Modi launches various projects in Maharashtra

PM Modi inaugurates Marathwada Rail Coach Factory and other railway projects in Maharashtra, boosting employment and infrastructure.

The Hindu

Another jolt for Maharashtra Congress as ex-MLA Basavraj Patil joins BJP ahead of Lok Sabha election

Former Congress MLA Basavraj Patil joins BJP in Maharashtra's Marathwada region, dealing another blow to the opposition party.

The Hindu

Jarange-Patil announces another hunger strike next month in Mumbai; Maharashtra CM says SC to take up hearing on Maratha quota

Maratha quota stir: Jarange-Patil was addressing a mega rally in Marathwada region’s Beed district. In his address, he said that “crores of people from the Maratha community” will march to Mumbai on January 20.

The Hindu

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.

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"Eknath Shinde will take a proper decision on the Maratha reservation": Maharashtra minister assures protestors

Assuring reservation activist Manoj Patil, who ended his strike on Tuesday, of the government's support, Maharashtra Minister Uday Samant exuded confidence that the Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led government will take a proper decision on the issue of the Maratha reservation.

The Hindu

VBA only alternative to combat BJP, says Prakash Ambedkar

VBA chief Prakash Ambedkar posits party as vibrant Opposition to BJP, criticizes Congress and NCP for their alliance with Gautam Adani.

The Hindu

Eknath Shinde seeks Central aid for ambitious water project in arid Marathwada

Maharashtra CM Shinde hopes for Central aid for Marathwada water-grid project. Announced ₹45,000 cr development package for region. Criticized Uddhav Thackeray for lack of political will to develop Marathwada. Shinde's govt renamed Aurangabad and Osmanabad. Claimed MVA would've regressed Maharashtra had it stayed in power.

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Shinde announces ₹45,000 crore development package for drought-hit Marathwada

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde announces ₹45,000 cr package for drought-affected Marathwada region. Revised administrative sanctions for irrigation projects worth ₹14,000 cr to bring 8 lakh hectares of land under irrigation. CM, deputies & Ministers staying in govt guest house, not five-star hotels. Shiv Sena MLA Aaditya Thackeray says govt has…

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Marathwada Liberation Day: Opposition cries foul, calls out expenditure by Shinde government

MVA parties call out Shinde government for lavish expenditure on special cabinet meet in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Sena (UBT) leaders question need for 5-star hotels, food arrangements. They demand to know what happened to ₹50,000 crore package for Marathwada announced by Fadnavis in 2016. Special cabinet meet planned to discuss issues…

The Hindu

Maharashtra asks Jarange to withdraw his hunger strike

Maratha quota protester Manoj Jarange welcomes CM's decision to issue Kunbi caste certificates to Marathas from Marathwada, but demands relaxation of genealogy condition.

The Hindu

Recent unseasonal rains in Maharashtra killed 3 people in Nanded district, affected 10,000 farmers: report

The Maharashtra revenue department on Thursday released a primary loss report after rains and thunderstorms hit the Marathwada region on April 25 and April 26, an official said.

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Maharashtra: Lightning claims 4 lives in Parbhani

Four people including a 15-year old boy were killed and equal number injured when lightning struck them as unseasonal rains hit Parbhani district of Marathwada region on Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

200 railway stations across country to be revamped with modern facilities: Ashwini Vaishnaw

The Minister of Railways attended the foundation stone laying ceremony for a coach maintenance factory at the Aurangabad railway station in Maharashtra.

The Hindu

Maratha quota supporter ex-MLC Vinayak Mete dies in accident on Mumbai-Pune Expressway

Shiv Sangram Party leader from Beed district of Marathwada region, was a supporter of Maratha reservation

The Times of India

Diminishing rain due to climate change 'expanding' Maharashtra drought-prone areas

PUNE: The climate change-induced diminishing monsoon is expanding the drought-prone areas of Maharashtra, particularly Marathwada.

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