Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Maratha Reservation Issue 'Settled,' Says Maharashtra Deputy CM
The Maharashtra government is working on giving certain certificates (Kunbi certificates) to some members of the Maratha community.
These certificates would allow them to get reservations.
Deputy CM Eknath Shinde stated the issue is resolved for Marathas in Marathwada.
The government is using the Hyderabad Gazetteer.
Shinde mentioned that the government consulted experts.
He assured that OBC rights will not be affected.
The government has not issued a blanket permission for Kunbi status.
A three-member committee at the village level will simplify the process for eligible Marathas.
Eknath Shinde stated the Maratha reservation issue is settled for the Marathwada region.
The government is implementing the Hyderabad Gazetteer.
Shinde said the government consulted experts and informed Chhagan Bhujbal.
The GR does not allow a blanket issuance of Kunbi status.
Shinde assured that OBC rights have been safeguarded.
- Who
- Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis, Chhagan Bhujbal, Manoj Jarange Patil
- What
- Discussions regarding Maratha reservation implementation, Kunbi certificates, and the Hyderabad Gazetteer.
- When
- Recent, after government decisions and protests.
- Where
- Maharashtra, primarily concerning Marathwada region.
- Why
- To address Maratha demands and ensure OBC rights are protected.
OBC Community
Maharashtra Government
Impact on OBC Reservations
OBC Community
Concerns regarding the dilution of OBC reservation benefits.
Maharashtra Government
Claims that OBC rights will not be compromised.
Kunbi Certificate Issuance
OBC Community
Concerns regarding the potential misuse and eligibility.
Maharashtra Government
Kunbi certificates will be issued based on existing rules.
- Key Figures
- Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis, Chhagan Bhujbal, Manoj Jarange Patil
- Event
- Maratha Reservation Implementation
- Government Action
- Implementing Hyderabad Gazetteer
- Key Issue
- Maratha Reservation and OBC Concerns
- Shinde's Stance
- Issue resolved, OBC rights protected
Sources
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