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Nashik Rally Opposes Scheduled Caste Sub-Categorisation
People from 59 Scheduled Caste communities marched in Nashik.
They were led by Republican Sena president Anandraj Ambedkar.
They oppose dividing Scheduled Castes into smaller groups for reservation purposes.
They worry this could affect the reservation rights of some communities.
They want the government to keep the main purpose of reservation unchanged and give equal justice to all groups.
Anandraj Ambedkar said 25 similar rallies had taken place across Maharashtra.
Dr Gunratna Sadavarte also spoke against sub-categorisation.
The marchers additionally called for an inquiry into alleged remarks about women by former minister Laxman Dhoble.
Representatives of 59 Scheduled Caste communities joined a rally in Nashik opposing sub-categorisation.
Led by Republican Sena president Anandraj Ambedkar, the march went from B. D. Bhalekar Ground to CBS.
Protesters said sub-categorisation could affect reservation rights and demanded equal justice for all communities.
Anandraj Ambedkar said 25 rallies had been held across Maharashtra and urged the government not to alter the existing system.
Protesters also sought a case and impartial inquiry over alleged remarks about women by former minister Laxman Dhoble.
- Who
- Representatives of 59 Scheduled Caste communities, led by Republican Sena president Anandraj Ambedkar, joined the rally.
- What
- They protested against Scheduled Caste sub-categorisation and called for equal justice and protection of reservation rights.
- Where
- Nashik, Maharashtra; the march went from B. D. Bhalekar Ground to CBS.
- When
- Saturday; the article does not give a date.
- Why
- The protesters said sub-categorisation could adversely affect the reservation rights of Scheduled Caste communities.
Key facts
- Participants
- Representatives of 59 Scheduled Caste communities
- Lead organiser
- Republican Sena president Anandraj Ambedkar
- Starting point
- B. D. Bhalekar Ground
- End point
- Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar statue at CBS
- Statewide rallies cited
- Anandraj Ambedkar said 25 rallies had been organised across Maharashtra
- Additional demand
- Protesters sought a case and impartial inquiry over alleged remarks about women by Laxman Dhoble
Sources
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