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Maratha Reservation Bill Passed in Maharashtra, CM Eknath Shinde Asserts Legality | Oneindia News [Video]

Maratha Reservation Bill Passed in Maharashtra, CM Eknath Shinde Asserts Legality | Oneindia News

After three years, Maharashtra passes a bill granting Marathas 10% reservation in government jobs and education. This is the third attempt in a decade to address their concerns. Marathas, a significant..

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Maratha Reservation Protests: Manoj Jarange Patil becomes the face of reservation demand | Oneindia [Video]

Maratha Reservation Protests: Manoj Jarange Patil becomes the face of reservation demand | Oneindia

Manoj Jarange Patil has emerged as one of the most influential voices in Maharashtra today as the face of the Maratha quota agitation. The 40-year-old farmer has been leading the agitations and pulling..

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Maratha Community Protests for Reservations: Highways Blocked, Railway Tracks Obstructed| Oneindia [Video]

Maratha Community Protests for Reservations: Highways Blocked, Railway Tracks Obstructed| Oneindia

Protests by the Maratha community in Maharashtra intensified, with highway blockades and railway track obstructions. Demonstrators blocked the Mumbai-Bengaluru Highway, causing traffic disruptions,..

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Maharashtra: NCP MLA Prakash Solanke's home set on fire by Maratha Quota Protesters | Oneindia [Video]

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

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..

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Former Congress veteran Ashok Chavan's sway in Nanded fades, ire over party hop

Former Congress leader Ashok Chavan's switch to BJP for campaigning in Nanded faced challenges due to the Maratha reservation issue and discontent among supporters. The election dynamics in Nanded have..
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I'm being framed for not toeing govt line: Maratha activist Manoj Jarange

Jarange, a reservation activist in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, faces new cases for not supporting the state govt. He vows to secure Maratha reservation within OBC category, condemning police actions and..
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State education department seeks clarity on Maratha reservation in RTE

Confusion looms as state tries to implement Maratha reservation in the education system
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Rasta roko if law on kinship not passed in 2 days, says Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange

Reservation activist Manoj Jarange threatens statewide agitation for Maratha reservation, criticizes politicians and courts, warns of roadblocks, hunger strike, and disruption to election campaigns if..
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Rasta Roko` On March 3rd: Manoj Jarange Patil Demands Wider Maratha Reservation Criteria, Refuses to End Fast

The 'Rasta Roko' protest is to demand the inclusion of all Marathas as Kunbi, a caste in Maharashtra falling under the Other Backward Caste.
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Maratha quota activist Jarange talks tough, to start "rasta roko" agitation

Despite the recent adoption of a Maratha quota Bill in the Maharashtra Assembly, Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil remains resolute in his hunger strike, demanding immediate action from..
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When will it be implemented: Priyanka Chaturvedi asks Maharashtra govt

The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly (lower house) unanimously passed the Maratha Reservation Bill tabled on Tuesday, which intended to extend 10 per cent reservation to Marathas above the 50 per cent..
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Chhagan Bhujbal welcomes Maratha quota bill, says now end Jarange's dadagiri

Chhagan Bhujbal criticizes Jarange's bullying and supports Maratha reservation without disturbing OBC reservation. Bhujbal demands govt to stop Jarange's abusive language. Bhujbal hopes the govt..
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Maratha reservation bill unanimously passed minutes after tabling in Maharashtra Assembly

Maharashtra Legislative Assembly (lower house) unanimously passed the Maratha Reservation Bill tabled on Tuesday
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Maharasthra: CM Eknath Shinde Cabinet Approves 10% Reservation For Marathas In Jobs, Education

The Maharashtra government has already called a special session of the state assembly to discuss and pass the Maratha reservation bill. 
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Spl session of Maha assembly to begin today, Maratha quota likely on agenda

Maratha reservation to be implemented following the law after report`s presentation at special session of Maharashtra assembly, said CM Shinde
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Maratha reservation will be as per law, reassures CM Eknath Shinde

Shinde`s remarks came after the Maharastra State Backward Class Commission submitted its report on the social and financial conditions of the Maratha community
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Maharashtra: Special session called on Maratha reservation

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Bhujbal ups ante on quota, says quit Shinde govt on Nov 16

Amid escalating tensions with the state government regarding Maratha reservation, cabinet minister and NCP MLA Chhagan Bhujbal asserted on Saturday that he had tendered his resignation from the..
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'Encroachment on other backward communities' says Union Minister Narayan Rane on Maratha reservation

Union Minister Narayan Rane said, "I do not agree with the decision taken by the state government and the hope given regarding the reservation of the Maratha community. This may lead to discontent in..
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`Till 11 Am Tomorrow...`: Maratha Quota Activist Gives Ultimatum To Government, Warns Of Massive Rally In Mumbai

Jarange Patil, who was in Navi Mumbai, also demanded the Maharashtra government to withdraw all the cases filed by the police against the Maratha Reservation protestors. 
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Maratha reservation: BMC services hit as staff takes on survey

Over 30,000 of 92,000 employees deployed for the nine-day job
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Manoj Jarange`s march for immediate reservation continues on 4th day

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil`s padayatra demanding the quick implementation of Maratha reservation enters its fourth day as he resumes his march from Ranjangaon to Mumbai.
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Maha CM announces survey by state commission to assess backwardness of Marathas

Maratha reservation issue: The Maratha community has been demanding reservation in government jobs and education under the Other Backward Class (OBC) category
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Those critical of OBC quota issue to pay price in polls: Chhagan Bhujbal

OBC votes crucial in upcoming general and assembly polls; reservation issue unites OBC community against parties critical of Maratha reservation within OBC category; impressive turnouts at OBC rallies;..
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MVA govt failed to show Marathas are backward: Eknath Shinde

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the curative petition of the Maharashtra government regarding the Maratha reservation case. The state government's backward commission is collecting data to prove..
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Manoj Jarange extends quota deadline to January 20

Giving the Maharashtra government a breather, quota activist Manoj Jarange said on Saturday that if the government does not meet the Maratha reservation demand by January 20 he would launch his final..
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Eknath Shinde says special session of legislature will be called in February

Maratha reservation: While Congress leader Ashok Chavan claimed that the reply of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was from an old record and was not new
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Uddhav demands probe against Girish Mahajan over ties with Dawood Ibrahim aide

Thackeray expressed his party`s support for the Maratha reservation but demanded assurances that it wouldn`t affect existing quotas
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Sharad Pawar opposed the Maratha quota most: Devendra Fadnavis

Deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis criticized NCP Chief Sharad Pawar for opposing the Maratha reservation demand. Fadnavis stated that Pawar never wanted to grant reservation to Marathas despite..
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Bhujbal alleges life threat from Jarange & co

State minister Chhagan Bhujbal on Wednesday alleged Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange and his supporters had issued threats to his life. The NCP leader of the Ajit Pawar group said he had police..
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Maharashtra minister Chhagan Bhujbal invites Siddaramaiah, Tejashwi Yadav and Prakash Ambedkar for January 7 OBC meet

OBC leaders have invited prominent politicians like Karnataka CM Siddhramaiah and Bihar Deputy CM Tejaswi Yadav to attend the mega OBC gathering in Nanded. The event aims to be the largest OBC..
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Govt will regret it if it fails to meet Dec 24 quota deadline, says Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange warns that the government will "regret it" if it doesn't comply with the December 24 deadline for granting reservation to the Maratha community. Jarange accuses..
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Opposition stages walkout over Maratha reservation, farmers issues

The opposition parties in the assembly staged a walkout in protest against the speaker's denial to allow discussions on various critical issues, including Maratha reservation, the central government's..
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Protester warns Maha minister Bhujbal against opposing Maratha reservation

Jadhav, a member of the Swarajya Sanghatana, warned that if Bhujbal continued to oppose the Marathas` demand for quota, they would make his movements in the state challenging
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Ajit Pawar is my leader, no plans to join BJP: Chhagan Bhujbal

State cabinet minister and NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal denied intentions of joining the BJP, reiterating his loyalty to Ajit Pawar. He also dismissed claims of tacit support from the state government to..
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Congress will provide Maratha reservation on basis of caste census: Nana Patole

"If our government comes to power in Maharashtra, we will provide Maratha reservations on the basis of caste census," Nana Patole said while addressing a press conference
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Jarange warns of protests if `innocent Marathas` targeted for Beed violence

Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange has asserted that innocent Marathas unrelated to the violence in Beed are being unfairly targeted, and he has warned of community protests if this perceived..
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Maharashtra: Man ends life in Nanded allegedly over Maratha reservation issue

A 23-year-old man from the Maratha community tragically ended his life in Maharashtra’s Nanded in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, allegedly due to the ongoing Maratha reservation issue
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`Gang war like` situation in Maharashtra cabinet over Maratha quota issue: Raut

Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) MP Sanjay Raut Thursday claimed there was a "gang war like" situation in the Maharashtra cabinet over the issue of Maratha reservation
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CM Shinde asks ministers to exercise caution while speaking on Maratha quota

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde expressed displeasure over contradictory statements made by his cabinet colleagues on Maratha reservation and urged them to exercise caution on the emotive..
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Uddhav meets Sharad Pawar

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray met with NCP chief Sharad Pawar to discuss political issues at the state and national level, including the Maratha reservation issue. The meeting also involved..
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Mumbai: Internal strife in Maha govt alliance over Maratha reservation issue

A day after Maharashtra Cabinet Minister and Nationalist Congress Party leader (Ajit Pawar faction) Chhagan Bhujbal opposed Maratha reservation under the OBC category, Maharashtra Minister Sambhuraj..
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How retired judges turned mediators, doused Maratha reservation stir fire

Two retired Bombay High Court judges have successfully convinced Maratha quota leader Manoj Jarange-Patil to suspend his hunger strike until January 2. During a four-hour meeting, the judges explained..
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Deadline December 24, not January 2, says Maratha quota activist

Quota activist Manoj Jarange said on Friday that the deadline to meet the demand for Maratha reservation was December 24, and not January 2 next year as announced by the Maharashtra government on..
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Key to Maratha reservation issue is in PM Modi's pocket says Saamna

Manoj Jarange-Patil, a quota activist who ended his indefinite fast on Thursday, the ninth day of his agitation, warned of a bigger protest if the government did not take any action by January 2 next..
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Swellings in Manoj Jarange`s kidneys and liver, says doctors

On Friday, the doctors in Jalna stated that there are swellings in the kidneys and liver of activist Manoj Jarange Patil, who ended his indefinite fast over Maratha reservation after nine days on..
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Marathas quota: Sanjay Raut questions Centre`s intent on reservation

On Wednesday, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray faction) MP Sanjay Raut stated that a constitutional amendment is required for the Maratha reservation and asked if the Modi government would bring any..
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BJP wants to jail the entire opposition and then hold elections: Sanjay Raut

Blaming the BJP led centre over the Enforcement Directorate (ED) summons to Delhi CM and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut said that the BJP wants to jail the entire opposition..
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Maratha Reservation Row: Posters Of CM Shinde, Fadnavis Blackened In Thane, Internet Shut In Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

The ongoing protests over reservation for Marathas have intensified after agitators in Bhiwandi, Thane, blackened the posters of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister..
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Maratha quota: Agitators blacken posters of CM Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis

Maratha reservation agitators blacked out the posters of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in Bhiwandi
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Violence continues in 9 tehsils of Sambhajinagar; internet shut

Internet services have been suspended for 48 hours in nine tehsils of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district in India due to the worsening law and order situation caused by the Maratha reservation stir...
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Shiv Sena (UBT) seeks President Murmu's time over Maratha reservation

Shiv Sena MP Vinayak Raut has written a letter to President Droupadi Murmu requesting a meeting to discuss the issue of reservation for Maratha and Dhangar communities. Raut, along with a delegation..
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`Corrupt` Maharashtra govt failed to resolve Maratha reservation issue: Sule

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange has been on an indefinite hunger strike at Antarwali Sarati village in Jalna district since October 25 to press for the demand for quota to the community
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