Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Protests Disrupt Fadnavis Speech & Youths Attempt Self-Immolation in Maharashtra
In Maharashtra, two separate incidents occurred.
During a speech, some people protested against a government decision related to quotas for the Maratha community.
Meanwhile, in a separate event, two young men attempted self-immolation in front of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's convoy, reportedly due to issues with their local government.
Police intervened in both cases.
Protests interrupted Devendra Fadnavis's speech in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
Protesters demanded scrapping of the Hyderabad Gazette related to OBC quota.
Two youths attempted self-immolation in front of Ajit Pawar's convoy in Beed.
The youths were protesting alleged irregularities by the Gram Panchayat.
Police took the protesters and youths into custody for further investigation.
- Who
- Devendra Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar, OBC activists, two youths
- What
- Protests during speeches, self-immolation attempts
- When
- Wednesday, September 17
- Where
- Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Beed, Maharashtra
- Why
- Protest against Maratha quota implementation; concerns over Gram Panchayat issues
OBC Activists
Government
Quota Implementation
OBC Activists
Demand scrapping of the Hyderabad Gazette.
Government
The government has taken all necessary precautions.
- Politician
- Devendra Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar
- Event
- Marathwada Mukti Sangram Din
- Location
- Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Beed, Maharashtra
- Protest Reason
- OBC concerns, Gram Panchayat Irregularities
Sources
Bhujbal demands probe into fake OBC certificates
Mumbai court orders restoration of 2021 benami property case against Bhujbal, kin
Trouble for Bhujbal as court orders restoration of 2021 case
We don't need to go to Delhi and ask...: Ajit Pawar
Some people seeking publicity, says Fadnavis as OBC activists interrupt his speech in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar