Archive · 6 Aug 2026
Maratha Activist Jarange Issues Explosive 2029 Warning to Mahayuti
In Maharashtra, a state in India, a group called the Maratha community is fighting for special benefits called reservation, which helps people get government jobs and school seats.
A leader named Manoj Jarange is helping them in this fight.
He got very upset when the government cancelled special papers, called Kunbi certificates, of four women leaders from the Maratha community.
Jarange said the government was playing a trick: it gave out the certificates and then took them back.
He blamed Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and other ministers for this.
He warned that in 2029, when people vote in elections, the Maratha community would teach the ruling leaders a lesson.
He also asked for a special test called a narco test on one minister to find out the truth.
During Jarange's speech, another minister named Uday Samant called him on the phone and promised to look into the matter.
Jarange asked him to get the cancelled certificates restored.
The government says it is only following the legal process for checking caste certificates.
Manoj Jarange accused the Mahayuti government of conspiring against the Maratha community after the Caste Scrutiny Committee cancelled the Kunbi caste certificates of four Maratha women public representatives from Marathwada.
He warned the ruling alliance, 'In 2029, you will be in our hands,' claiming its leaders would not be elected even in numbers that can be counted on fingers.
Jarange publicly criticised Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde for the first time in three years, accusing him of playing a double game and allowing anti-reservation leaders to gain influence.
He demanded a narco-analysis test on Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, alleging without providing evidence that the minister sought cancellation of Kunbi certificates 'for money'.
Industries Minister Uday Samant telephoned Jarange during the press conference and said he would examine how the certificates were cancelled and discuss the matter with Fadnavis and Bawankule.
- Who
- Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange, who accused Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule of conspiring against the Maratha community.
- What
- Jarange alleged a government conspiracy over the cancellation of Kunbi caste certificates of four Maratha women public representatives and warned of political revenge in the 2029 Assembly elections.
- When
- Thursday, at a press conference (exact date not specified in the article).
- Where
- Jalna, Maharashtra, India.
- Why
- Because the Caste Scrutiny Committee invalidated Kunbi caste certificates of four Maratha women public representatives from Marathwada, reigniting the Maratha reservation and Kunbi records dispute.
Activist's Allegations
Government's Position
Kunbi certificate cancellations
Activist's Allegations
The government is carrying out a conspiracy, deliberately issuing and then cancelling Kunbi caste certificates to weaken the Maratha community.
Government's Position
Caste verification is carried out through the legally prescribed scrutiny process, and the Caste Scrutiny Committee invalidated the certificates under that process.
Government's intentions toward the Maratha community
Activist's Allegations
Fadnavis, Shinde and Bawankule are knowingly targeting and isolating the Maratha community, and Jarange alleges certificates may have been cancelled 'for money', though he provided no evidence.
Government's Position
State leaders, including Uday Samant, say they will examine how the certificates were cancelled and discuss the matter with Fadnavis and Bawankule, indicating the matter will be handled through proper channels.
- Activist
- Manoj Jarange
- Accused Officials
- CM Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule
- Trigger
- Caste Scrutiny Committee cancelled Kunbi certificates of four Maratha women public representatives from Marathwada
- Location
- Jalna, Maharashtra
- Key Warning
- 'In 2029, you will be in our hands'
- Demands
- Restore cancelled Kunbi certificates; conduct narco-analysis test on Bawankule
- Government Stand
- Caste verification is carried out through the legally prescribed scrutiny process
- Notable Development
- Industries Minister Uday Samant telephoned Jarange during the press conference and promised to examine the cancellations