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Maharashtra government extends educational benefits to Maratha students on par with OBCs

The Maharashtra government has made Maratha students eligible for educational concessions and benefits previously available to the OBC category. This decision aims to improve access to education and skills for the Maratha community. The provisions will be effective from the academic year 2026-27. Implementing departments are directed to make budgetary…

The Economic Times

Maratha quota: Manoj Jarange ends fast after talks with govt delegation

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange ended his indefinite fast after Maharashtra government representatives presented a 12-point proposal. The government agreed to issue Kunbi caste certificates based on identified records and provide financial aid to families of deceased protesters. Jarange faced health issues during the protest.

The Economic Times

Maratha quota: Jarange sits on indefinite fast under scorching sun, turns up heat on govt

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange has begun an indefinite fast in Jalna. He is demanding Kunbi caste certificates for Marathas and other concessions. The Maharashtra government has submitted a 12-point proposal to Jarange. He stated his team will study the proposal before deciding to end the strike. The government expressed…

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Mahayuti will win all 17 MLC seats; no differences among allies: Deputy CM Eknath Shinde

Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti alliance will contest all 17 legislative council seats. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde confirmed no disagreements on seat sharing. The alliance aims to win all seats. Shinde also voiced support for a Uniform Civil Code, aligning with the state government's agenda. Discussions on Maratha reservation are ongoing.

The Economic Times

Govt would be responsible if I suffer health issues during fast under blazing sun: Manoj Jarange

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange announced an indefinite hunger strike starting May 30, vowing to protest directly under the summer sun without shelter. He warned the Maharashtra government would be responsible for any health complications, demanding the distribution of Kunbi caste certificates for Marathas.

The Economic Times

Maharashtra govt to roll out farm loan waiver before June 30: Devendra Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis confirmed a farm loan waiver will be implemented before June 30. Preparations are in the final stages. He also addressed the Maratha reservation issue, stating the government has consistently supported the community. Activist Manoj Jarange's planned agitation was noted. The Chief Minister clarified the process…

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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…

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Quota activist Jarange-Patil to resume quota stir from June 4

Activist warns of Maratha quota agitation restarting on June 4, demanding reservations in government jobs and education.

The Hindu

Maratha community will teach Mahayuti govt a lesson: quota activist Manoj Jarange

Maratha community activist warns Maharashtra government over reservation denial, vows to teach a lesson in Lok Sabha elections

The Hindu

Marathas should not fall prey to false promises on reservations: Raj Thackeray

Nashik MNS chief Raj Thackeray addresses Maratha reservations, Lok Sabha strategy, and Shivaji Maharaj memorial in Nashik.

The Hindu

Manoj Jarange, others booked for illegal protests seeking Maratha quota under OBC category

Manoj Jarange booked in two cases after Maratha quota protests in Beed, Maharashtra, demanding OBC status for Kunbi Marathas.

The Hindu

Maratha quota issue | Curfew imposed in Ambad tehsil of Jalna considering law and order situation

A curfew has been imposed in Ambad taluka of Maharashtra’s Jalna district considering the law and order situation in view of the ongoing agitation for Maratha reservation by activist Manoj Jarange, as per an order issued by the district administration.

The Hindu

Jarange-Patil alleges Fadnavis plotted to kill him, announces march to Deputy CM’s Mumbai residence

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil on Sunday levelled serious allegations against Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, taking everybody by surprise. He claimed several attempts had been made to poison his saline bottle while he had been on a hunger strike.

The Hindu

Government using tricks, conspiracies to undermine Maratha agitation: Manoj Jarange

Maratha activist Manoj Jarange on February 24 accused the Maharashtra government of using “tricks and conspiracies” to undermine their ongoing agitation for reservation for the community in government jobs and education.

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Chhagan Bhujbal attempting to 'damage' Ajit Pawar, Fadnavis, says Maratha activist Jarange

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange accuses Maharashtra Minister Chhagan Bhujbal of trying to damage Deputy Chief Ministers with statements about Maratha reservation.

The Hindu

Jarange-Patil urges Fadnavis to resolve quota issue; to start his march on Saturday

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange urged Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to wholeheartedly address the issue of reservation for the community

The Hindu

Maratha quota activist Jarange Patil takes fight to OBC leader Bhujbal’s bastion in Nashik

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange demands dismissal of police personnel responsible for lathi-charging peaceful protesters from the community in Jalna. He also calls for disclosure of those who ordered the lathicharge. Jarange has given a deadline of Dec 24 for his demands to be met, and hints at taking the…

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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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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

Maratha quota | Villagers in Maharashtra’s Dharashiv launch ‘jail bharo’ protest

The Maratha quoat agitation intensified after activist Manoj Jarange started an indefinite hunger strike to press the quota demand — for the second time since August — at his native village Antarwali Sarati in Jalna district on October 25.

The Hindu

Maratha quota stir | Situation under control in Beed; 49 people arrested

Police have arrested 49 people in connection with the violence in Maharashtra’s Beed district during the ongoing agitation for Maratha reservation, an official said. A curfew was imposed in parts of Beed district after a series of incidents of violence and arson targeting properties of politicians.

The Hindu

Maratha quota activist Jarange sitting on indefinite fast refuses health check-up

Activist Manoj Jarange refuses health check-up, risking impact on vital organs. He is protesting for Maratha community's reservation in govt jobs & education.

The Hindu

Maratha community lost reservation due to Uddhav Thackeray, says Bawankule

BJP chief Bawankule states Maratha reservation decision agreeable to Jarange, considering impact on other sections. Alleges Thackeray's "incompetency" caused loss of reservation.

The Times of India

Maharashtra govt won't disturb OBC quota in any way: Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis

NAGPUR: The Maharashtra government is clear about not disturbing the OBC quota in any way, deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Saturday amid protests to oppose the inclusion of the Maratha community in the Other Backward Class(OBC) category for reservation purposes.

The Hindu

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange to continue fast until govt. grants reservation to his community

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on September 11 presided over an all-party meeting in Mumbai held in the backdrop of the ongoing Maratha quota agitation led by Mr. Jarange.

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