Archive · 12 Sep 2025
OBC Leaders Vow to Protect Quota After Youth's Suicide
An OBC activist, Bharat Karad, died, reportedly protesting a government decision.
The government issued a GR to allow the Maratha community to obtain Kunbi (OBC) status, sparking outrage among OBC leaders.
Leaders visited Karad's family, vowing to fight the GR in court.
They stated that the GR threatens the rights of the OBC community, who comprise over half the state's population, and hold 27% of reservations.
Some leaders accused the government of acting under pressure and creating conflict between communities.
OBC activist Bharat Karad died, reportedly protesting a GR.
The GR allows the Maratha community to gain Kunbi (OBC) status.
Leaders visited Karad's family and vowed to fight the GR.
Leaders criticized the government and the GR.
Some leaders appealed to OBC youth to avoid suicide.
- Who
- OBC leaders and activists.
- What
- OBC leaders vowed to fight against the GR that grants Maratha community Kunbi (OBC) status.
- When
- Following the suicide of OBC activist Bharat Karad.
- Where
- Wangdari village, Latur district.
- Why
- To protect OBC reservation rights.
OBC Community
Maratha Community
Kunbi Status
OBC Community
Oppose the GR granting Kunbi status to Marathas, fearing it encroaches on OBC rights.
Maratha Community
Seeking Kunbi status to gain OBC reservation benefits.
Government Resolution
OBC Community
Believe the GR was issued under pressure and is unjust.
Maratha Community
The GR allows eligible members of the Maratha community to apply for Kunbi caste certificates based on entries in the Hyderabad Gazette, making them eligible for OBC reservation benefits.
- Event
- Suicide of OBC activist Bharat Karad
- Location
- Wangdari village, Latur district
- Involved Leaders
- Chhagan Bhujbal, Dhananjay Munde, Vijay Wadettiwar
- Contested Issue
- Government Resolution (GR) on Maratha community's Kunbi status
- OBC Population
- 54% of the state's population
- OBC Reservation
- 27%
