Archive · 7 Aug 2025
Fadnavis Reassures OBCs Amidst Maratha Reservation Debate
Chief Minister Fadnavis assured the OBC community that their existing 27% reservation is secure.
He emphasized that the government will protect these rights and won't allow them to be changed.
This statement is timely, as local elections are approaching.
Meanwhile, a new protest for Maratha reservation is planned by Manoj Jarange Patil.
The government's stance is to support Maratha reservation without including them in the OBC category.
Fadnavis assured the OBC community that their 27% reservation will remain.
He stated the government won't allow negotiations on OBC reservations.
The remarks come before local body elections in Maharashtra.
Manoj Jarange Patil is planning a new agitation for Maratha reservation.
The government opposes including Marathas within the OBC quota.
- Who
- Devendra Fadnavis (CM) and the OBC community, Manoj Jarange Patil.
- What
- Reassurance of OBC reservation and discussion of Maratha reservation.
- When
- Remarks made recently, with local body elections upcoming.
- Where
- Maharashtra, at the National Convention of Rashtriya OBC Mahasangha in Goa.
- Why
- To reassure OBCs and address the Maratha reservation issue.
OBC Community
Maratha Community
Quota Demands
OBC Community
Maintain existing 27% reservation.
Maratha Community
Include Marathas within the OBC quota.
- Official
- Devendra Fadnavis
- Position
- Chief Minister of Maharashtra
- Reservation Addressed
- OBC
- OBC Reservation Percentage
- 27%
- Upcoming Event
- Local Body Elections
- Protest Leader
- Manoj Jarange Patil
- Protest Demand
- Maratha Reservation
