Archive · 19 Sep 2025
Maharashtra Reservation Row Intensifies Amidst Multiple Community Demands
The Maharashtra government is facing a tough situation because of its decision to give certain benefits to the Maratha community.
This decision has caused other groups, like the OBCs, Dhangars, and Banjaras, to also demand similar benefits, such as reservations.
Some worry that the Marathas getting these benefits will take away from what other groups already have.
The government is trying to balance these competing demands, but it's proving difficult and causing more unrest.
Maharashtra government's Maratha quota move sparks fresh reservation demands.
Other backward class groups fear impact on their reservation share.
Dhangar community seeks ST status based on Hyderabad Gazette.
Koli and Banjara communities also demand ST status.
Government facing pressure from multiple communities and political factions.
- Who
- Maharashtra government, various communities
- What
- Reservation demands and disputes
- When
- Ongoing
- Where
- Maharashtra
- Why
- Implementation of Maratha quota and associated concerns
OBC/Other Communities
Government/Maratha Community
Impact of Maratha Quota
OBC/Other Communities
Inclusion of Marathas will undermine existing OBC quota, as well as ST status.
Government/Maratha Community
Government seeks to provide justice to each community; Maratha Kunbi certificates will only be granted after thorough scrutiny, and the OBC quota will not be compromised.
- Government
- Devendra Fadnavis-led Mahayuti government
- Issue
- Reservation demands from multiple communities
- Trigger
- Implementation of Hyderabad Gazette for Maratha quota
- Communities Affected
- Marathas, OBCs, Dhangars, Kolis, Banjaras
- Key Document
- Hyderabad Gazette (1918 document)