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Maratha quota stir turns violent, agitators torch 2 NCP MLAs’ homes, offices

IndiaTimes Monday, 30 October 2023
Protesters in Marathwada's Beed district set fire to the bungalow of NCP MLA Prakash Solanke, demanding reservation for the Maratha community. There were also reports of self-immolation attempts. Several other properties, including the NCP district headquarters and a hotel, were torched. Authorities imposed curbs on gatherings in the area and most government offices were shut. Protesters also targeted the office of a BJP MLA in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district.
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News video: Maharashtra: NCP MLA Prakash Solanke's home set on fire by Maratha Quota Protesters | Oneindia

Maharashtra: NCP MLA Prakash Solanke's home set on fire by Maratha Quota Protesters | Oneindia 02:26

 The residence of Nationalist Communist Party (NCP) MLA Prakash Solanke was vandalised and set on fire on Monday allegedly by Maratha reservation agitators. The protesters were reportedly angered by the Nationalist Congress Party leader's remarks on the hunger strike by pro-quota activist Manoj...

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