Archive · 22 Sep 2025
OBC Activist's Car Set Ablaze Amid Maratha Quota Dispute in Jalna
In Jalna, Maharashtra, an OBC activist's car was set on fire.
The CCTV footage shows a person pouring flammable liquid on the car.
The activist suspects supporters of a Maratha reservation activist were involved.
This incident is connected to the ongoing debate over Maratha community reservations, with various groups like OBCs, Banjara, and Dhangar communities having opposing views.
The police are investigating the car fire.
An OBC activist's car was set on fire in Jalna, Maharashtra.
CCTV footage shows a person pouring flammable liquid on the car.
The activist alleges supporters of Maratha reservation activist are responsible.
Police are investigating the incident and have registered a case.
The incident occurred amid the ongoing dispute over Maratha quota.
- Who
- Unidentified person
- What
- Set fire to a car
- When
- Sunday evening
- Where
- Jalna, Maharashtra
- Why
- Unknown; related to Maratha quota dispute
OBC Activists
Maratha Community
Quota Benefits
OBC Activists
Oppose extending OBC status to Marathas.
Maratha Community
Demand reservation for the Maratha community under the OBC category.
Caste Certificates
OBC Activists
Oppose the issuance of Kunbi caste certificates to Marathas.
Maratha Community
Seek the issuance of Kunbi caste certificates.
- Incident
- Car arson
- Victim
- Navnath Waghmare
- Location
- Jalna, Maharashtra
- Suspects
- Unidentified person; alleged supporters of Manoj Jarange
- Context
- Maratha quota dispute
