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Aurangzeb's tomb is symbol of bravery of Marathas, future generations should know about it: Sanjay Raut Reacting to the demands by Vishva Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal to remove Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb's tomb, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut said that the tomb is a symbol of the bravery of Marathas, and.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 17, 2025
Vicky Kaushal's 'Chhaava' trailer out! The trailer for 'Chhaava;, featuring Vicky Kaushal as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, was released on January 22, 2025. Directed by Laxman Utekar, the film showcases intense action and traditional.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 22, 2025
Nana Patole attacks govt, accuses it of turning state into `jungle raj` The state Congress chief criticised BJP of intensifying caste tensions in Maharashtra, particularly between Marathas and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) Mid-Day - Published on January 18, 2025
Diversity, regional dynamics: What Team Fadnavis 2.0 reflects Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis's expanded cabinet emphasizes regional representation, balancing OBCs and Marathas. Central leadership influence is evident in selections, including Pankaja Munde and.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 16, 2024
BJP MLA criticised for remark against Marathas at Jalna rally BJP MLA Babanrao Lonikar faces backlash from Maratha activists after allegedly stating the community`s strength could be "counted on fingers" during a rally in Jalna. The remark has intensified.. Mid-Day - Published on November 16, 2024
Maharashtra Elections 2024: Marathas to field poll candidates, target BJP Activist Manoj Jarange Patil rallies community support, vows to defeat quota opponents Mid-Day - Published on October 21, 2024
Maharashtra elections: Manoj Jarange plans to rally Marathas, Muslims, Dalits against Mahayuti Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange is consolidating votes against Mahayuti's candidates due to unmet reservation demands. Jarange is seeking support from Maratha, Muslim, and Dalit communities to.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 16, 2024
`Nizami Marathas` trying to snatch OBC quota, says Prakash Ambedkar Prakash Ambedkar also hit out at activist Manoj Jarange, who has been demanding reservation for the Maratha community in government jobs and education under the OBC category Mid-Day - Published on August 7, 2024
Manoj Jarange tells Marathas to prepare for Maharashtra assembly polls Says no option but to enter politics to get quota for community Mid-Day - Published on August 7, 2024
Uddhav Thackrey Calls Amit Shah Hier To ‘Ahmad Shah Abdali,’ Accuses BJP Of ‘Power Jihad’ Uddhav Thackrey hit out at the Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his ‘Aurangzeb Fan Club’ remark, Thackeray retorted by calling Shah a political heir to Ahmad Shah Abdali, the Afghan king who.. Zee News - Published on August 4, 2024
BJP`s Danve asks opposition in Maharashtra to make stand clear on Maratha quota Danve, who served as Maharashtra BJP chief in the past, said his party`s stand is clear that it wants to give reservation to Marathas without hurting the interests of other communities Mid-Day - Published on July 31, 2024
Will resume fast from July 20 if demands not fulfilled: Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Activist Manoj Jarange gives state until July 20 to fulfill Maratha community's quota demands. Threatens hunger strike if demands not met. Calls for recognition of Marathas as Kunbi and blanket.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 13, 2024
Mumbai: Houses stalled as ruling parties protest Oppn boycott of all-party meet BJP accuses Opposition of creating a rift between Marathas and OBCs; Oppn leader Vijay Wadettiwar in Assembly says government ‘hiding its failure’ Mid-Day - Published on July 10, 2024	Individuals to get Kunbi certificates on basis of kin`s records: Minister Patil said both the communities (OBC and Marathas) must be made to understand that the notification on "sage soyare" will not hurt anyone`s interest Mid-Day - Published on July 7, 2024
Chhagan Bhujbal asserts Marathas cannot get OBC quota, calls for caste census Chhagan Bhujbal in the wake of a hunger strike by quota activists Laxman Hake and Navnath Waghmare seeking assurance from govt that OBC quota won`t be affected by Maratha reservation. Mid-Day - Published on June 18, 2024	‘Marathas to contest all 288 seats if backstabbed’: Manoj Jarange Reservation activist Manoj Jarange plans to build an office in Shahgad on the Jalna-Beed district border to pursue Maratha quota demands with the state government, while recovering in Chhatrapati.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 14, 2024
Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange receives IV fluids as protest rnters day 5 Kunbis, an agrarian group, are classified as OBC; Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange is requesting that all Marathas be awarded Kunbi certificates, which would make them eligible for quota benefits. Mid-Day - Published on June 12, 2024	Manoj Jarange seeks action against assaults on Marathas in Beed over LS Polls Manoj Jarange alleged that Marathas in Beed district were being harassed for not supporting BJP`s Pankaja Munde, who lost in Lok Sabha Elections 2024. Mid-Day - Published on June 9, 2024
Centre should provide quotas for Marathas, Dhangars and Muslims: Naseem Khan Naseem Khan emphasised that the demand for quotas for Marathas, Dhangars, and Muslims has been pending for several years, arguing that these communities should receive reservations based on their.. Mid-Day - Published on June 8, 2024	Lok Sabha elections 2024: Can underdog walk away with win in Maval? Maratha morcha-affiliated candidate says Sena divide will hamper vote share of both factions, while Marathas and farmers support him Mid-Day - Published on May 7, 2024
Lok Sabha elections 2024: ‘Marathas upset; will reflect in voting’ Leaders say community is upset over issue of reservation, lack of education and opportunities Mid-Day - Published on April 25, 2024	‘Marathas have faith in BJP,` says Prataprao Chikhalikar Incumbent Prataprao Chikhalikar tells mid-day that he needs another term to fix Nanded’s woes and bring growth to the region Mid-Day - Published on April 23, 2024
Lok Sabha elections 2024: Marathas, Dalits, Muslims key deciders in Nanded BJP, Congress navigate political turbulence amidst Maratha protest, VBA concerns; observers predict vote division between Dalits, Muslims Mid-Day - Published on April 22, 2024	HC to hear pleas against Maratha quota in June; no orders on interim relief The Bombay HC on Tuesday adjourned till June 13 hearing on a bunch of petitions challenging the Maharashtra government`s decision to grant reservation to Marathas Mid-Day - Published on April 16, 2024
Regression among Marathas, 84% deserving of quota: Panel Maharashtra State Backward Class Commission highlights Marathas' exceptional backwardness, leading to a challenge to the 10% SEBC Act in HC. Swati Deshpande reports on the constitutional challenge to.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 6, 2024	Jarange urges Marathas to protest against `suppression` of quota agitation The Maratha quota activist demanded to turn `Sage Soyare` notification into law; the notification allows qualifying Kunbi (OBC) Marathas to receive certificates. Mid-Day - Published on February 28, 2024
Plot to ‘finish me’ by poisoning through saline: Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange CM Eknath Shinde warns Manoj Jarange against testing govt's patience. Maratha society should be wary of those slandering him. Jarange accuses Fadnavis of conspiracies. Jarange demands inclusion of.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 26, 2024	Critics mum on why quota bill will fail in court: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde defends the reservation bill granting 10% reservation to the Maratha community. The bill rectifies errors from previous laws, addresses Supreme Court observations, and.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 25, 2024
Maratha quota demand: Rasta roko protests in Latur Members of the Maratha community Saturday staged road blockade protests in Latur demanding the implementation of a draft notification on the issuance of OBC certificates to "blood relatives" of Kunbi.. Mid-Day - Published on February 24, 2024	Maharashtra: Cracks appearing in Maratha quota protest Activist Ajay Maharaj Baraskar has accused quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil of lying and misleading the Marathas Mid-Day - Published on February 22, 2024
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. Zee News - Published on February 21, 2024	`Convert draft notification on `blood relatives` of Kunbi Marathas into law` Manoj Jarange, who has been on a hunger strike since February 10, said a meeting of the Maratha community members will be held in the afternoon after which further course of action will be decided Mid-Day - Published on February 21, 2024
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.. Mid-Day - Published on February 21, 2024	Marathas 28% of state population, 84% of them from non-creamy layer: Report The Maharashtra State Backward Class Commission report reveals that Marathas comprise 28% of the state's population. 94% of farmer suicides are from the Maratha community. The report recommends a.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 21, 2024
Separate Maratha quota will pass legal test: CM; it will not, says Jarange Activist reinstates demand for Kunbi certificate for the blood relatives of Marathas who already have certification, which will give them a share in the OBC quota, adding he will take call on fresh.. Mid-Day - Published on February 21, 2024	Maratha quota: Uddhav Thackeray welcomes reservation bill for Marathas Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray welcomed the reservation bill for Marathas introduced and passed in the Maharashtra Assembly Mid-Day - Published on February 20, 2024
Maharashtra: "Give 5% reservation to Muslims," demands SP MLA After the cabinet on Tuesday approved the bill to extend 10 per cent reservations to Marathas, Samajwadi Party MLA, Rais Shaikh said that Muslim community in the state also deserve reservation Mid-Day - Published on February 20, 2024	Maharashtra govt approves bill to extend 10 per cent reservation to Marathas The 10 pc Maratha quota bill approved by Eknath Shinde`s government is similar to the SEBC Act, 2018 introduced by Devendra Fadnavis. Mid-Day - Published on February 20, 2024Also reported by •DNA
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.  Zee News - Published on February 20, 2024	Taking steps to issue Kunbi certificates to eligible Marathas: Maha govt to HC The Maharashtra government on Wednesday told the Bombay High Court that it was taking all necessary steps to include eligible Marathas in the OBC category by granting them Kunbi caste certificates Mid-Day - Published on February 14, 2024
Draft notification on Kunbi certificates: Chhagan Bhujbal demands more time Maharashtra minister Chhagan Bhujbal on Monday sought more time from the state social justice department to submit objections against the proposed draft notification for issuing Kunbi caste.. Mid-Day - Published on February 12, 2024	Jarange begins fast, demands legislature session to convert draft into law Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Saturday began an indefinite fast in Maharashtra’s Jalna district on Saturday, pressing for the convening of a special session of the state legislature within two.. Mid-Day - Published on February 10, 2024
How demand for Maratha quota took dramatic turn The politically influential Maratha caste and the more populous Other Backward Class (OBC) in Maharashtra are facing deepening social tensions over the quota issue. Marathas, comprising roughly 30% of.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 4, 2024	PIL on Maratha quota can wait for few more days, tells Bombay HC Bombay High Court on Thursday said a petition challenging the Maharashtra government`s move to issue Kunbi certificates to Marathas could wait for a few more days for hearing on the plea, considering.. Mid-Day - Published on February 1, 2024
Draft notification not final, OBC leaders can raise objections: BJP`s Bawankule Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule, amid the flaring Maratha quota row, stated that the draft legislation awarding Kunbi caste certificates to Marathas is not final. Mid-Day - Published on January 31, 2024	Marathas are 17 pc, OBCs are 57 pc. This will backfire in polls: Chhagan Bhujbal Veteran OBC politician who has seen his fair share of parties and ideologies tells mid-day that antagonising the OBC bloc is not going to favour any political combine and that all parties should pay.. Mid-Day - Published on January 31, 2024
Gulf widens: Taywade pins down Bhujbal, Wadettiwar for misleading OBCs The split in the OBC leadership is getting wider soon after the state government’s notification to grant Kunbi certificates to Marathas by introducing the ‘sage soyare’ (blood relatives) clause... IndiaTimes - Published on January 30, 2024	Maratha quota row: Narayan Rane opposes Kunbi caste certificates for community Narayan Rane opposes awarding Kunbi caste certificates to the community as the Maratha quota row intensifies; voiced concern that "proud Marathas" would not want to be classified as Kunbis Mid-Day - Published on January 30, 2024
Maratha quota row: Day after ordinance is passed, blowback starts Minister holds meeting with other OBC leaders at his official residence on Sunday, demands separate quota for Marathas, urges OBC citizens to oppose govt’s draft notification Mid-Day - Published on January 29, 2024	Dissenting voices emerge in Maharashtra BJP over Maratha quota Political observer suggests that the aggression displayed by political leaders representing Marathas and OBCs is aimed at consolidating their vote bases during the election season. IndiaTimes - Published on January 28, 2024