Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Bhujbal Rejects Economic Criteria for Quotas, Disagrees with Sule
Chhagan Bhujbal, a leader in Maharashtra, disagrees with Supriya Sule about how to decide who gets special benefits called "reservations."
Bhujbal believes that reservations should only be for people from socially disadvantaged groups, not just for those who are poor.
He thinks programs already help poor people.
Sule suggests that economic situations should be considered.
This difference shows a division in their political party, especially concerning the Maratha quota, with elections approaching.
Chhagan Bhujbal opposes using economic criteria for reservation policies.
Bhujbal disagrees with Supriya Sule's suggestion to consider economic factors in granting reservations.
Bhujbal emphasizes that reservation is based on social backwardness, not poverty.
Bhujbal stated that Marathas do not qualify as socially backward.
The differing views highlight ideological differences within the NCP.
- Who
- Chhagan Bhujbal and Supriya Sule
- What
- Disagreement over the criteria for reservation benefits.
- When
- September 26, 2025
- Where
- Maharashtra
- Why
- Bhujbal believes reservation is for socially backward communities and not for poverty eradication.
Bhujbal's Stance
Sule's Stance
Reservation Criteria
Bhujbal's Stance
Reservation is for socially backward communities, not poverty eradication.
Sule's Stance
Economic factors should play a role in deciding reservations (as reported).
- Main Subject
- Reservation Policy
- Key Figures
- Chhagan Bhujbal, Supriya Sule
- Bhujbal's Stance
- Reservation based on social backwardness, not economic status
- Sule's Stance
- Economic factors should be considered in quotas (as reported)
- Focus
- Maratha quota and OBC rights
- Source
- News18.com