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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

‘Ladki Bahin success, OBC consolidation’: Shinde camp settles Sena vs Sena debate

Winning at least 54 of the 81 seats it contested in Maharashtra, the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena seems to have settled the long-standing debate around who carries the legacy of the undivided Sena.

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Manoj Jarange warns of hunger strike if quota demand not met before June 4

Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil warned on Sunday that he would once again go on a hunger strike on June 4 if the Maratha reservation issue is not resolved by the state government. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Special session of Maharashtra Assembly for Maratha Reservation likely to be called this weekend

After Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil started yet another indefinite hunger strike, a special session of the Maharashtra Assembly in connection to the Reservation is likely to be called at this weekend. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Maratha reservation activist Jarange Patil declares indefinite hunger strike from Feb 10

Amid the row over the Maratha reservation, activist Manoj Jarange Patil on Wednesday said that he will be going on an another indefinite hunger strike from February 10. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Bhujbal vs Jarange Patil verbal duel escalates amid Maratha quota stir

Maharashtra Minister Chhagan Bhujbal alleged there was a threat to his life from Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil, who demanded Bhujbal not be given more powers.

The Hindu

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.

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Maratha quota: BJP Minister Girish Mahajan says blanket reservation ‘impossible’

Mahajan says blanket reservation for Marathas impossible; Jarange Patil warns of making viral clip of Mahajan's promise to grant quota. Mahajan stresses govt committed to giving foolproof quota, Jarange Patil exhorts govt to grant it by Dec 24 or face consequences.

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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

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

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

Scrap Shinde committee, stay Kunbi certificates for Marathas: 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

Stop giving Marathas Kunbi certificates: Maharashtra minister Chhagan Bhujbal

The Times of India

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.

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Shinde govt. working towards reservation to Marathas, says Fadnavis

Maha Deputy CM Fadnavis assures Maratha community of foolproof quota; govt positive towards demands. He said CM Shinde has assured reservation & govt will allot land for Maratha Bhavan & hostel before next monsoon. Fadnavis urged all communities to respect each other & act like Warkaris. Jarange Patil said Fadnavis…

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…

The Hindu

OBCs fully support Maratha reservation; some leaders playing spoilsport, claims Jarange Patil

Maratha activist warns govt. of no respite till quota is given by Dec 24; OBCs in rural hinterland back demand; Marathas have been deprived of quality education; Tensions between Marathas and OBCs have heightened; Jarange Patil's Statewide tour to start on Nov 15. Maratha activist warns govt. of no respite…

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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 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

Maratha quota stir: Jarange Patil withdraws hunger strike, puts out fresh ultimatum

Manoj Jarange Patil agrees to withdraw hunger strike after State govt delegation persuades him. Gives Dec 24 deadline for blanket reservation for all Marathas in State. Warns of extreme steps if govt deceives them.

The Hindu

Maratha quota stir | Jarange Patil issues fresh ultimatum, lashes out at State government

In his ultimatum to the Maharashtra government, Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil warned of relinquishing water if the government did not grant reservation for all Marathas

The Times of India

Govt is not inclined to save Jarange Patil's life: Uddhav Thackeray

MUMBAI: With Maratha reservation quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil’s fast entering the fifth day, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray warned his health is deteriorating and said the government does not seem inclined to save his life

The Hindu

Fast unto death across Maharashtra, says pro-Maratha quota activist

Despite his declining health, pro-Maratha quota campaigner Manoj Jarange Patil escalated his protest by urging community members to initiate a fast unto death

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