Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Pankaja Munde Supports Maratha Quota, Calls for Community Unity
Pankaja Munde, a politician from the OBC community, spoke at a BJP event.
She stated that she has not spoken against quota activist Manoj Jarange and supports the Maratha community's demands.
Munde called for the Maratha and Other Backward Classes communities to come together.
She explained that a speech she gave during the Lok Sabha elections was misinterpreted.
Munde also mentioned that the government made a decision that would allow Marathas to apply for certificates that will give them access to quotas in education and jobs.
This decision was made after Jarange had a hunger strike.
Pankaja Munde expressed support for Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange.
Munde called for unity between the Maratha and Other Backward Classes (OBC) communities.
She clarified that her statements during the Lok Sabha elections were misinterpreted.
Munde stated she is willing to visit Jarange if he undertakes another hunger strike.
The Maharashtra government issued a GR enabling Marathas to apply for Kunbi caste certificates.
- Who
- Pankaja Munde and Manoj Jarange
- What
- Munde expressed support for Jarange and called for Maratha-OBC unity.
- When
- October 27
- Where
- Parli, Beed district
- Why
- To support Maratha quota and bridge the social divide between Marathas and OBCs.
Maratha Community
OBC Community
Quota Benefits
Maratha Community
Marathas seek inclusion in the OBC category for quota benefits.
OBC Community
OBC leaders are wary of Marathas joining the OBC category.
- Event Location
- Parli, Beed district
- Key Figure
- Pankaja Munde
- Munde's Community
- OBC
- Issue
- Maratha Quota and OBC Relations
- Relevant Official Decision
- Maharashtra government's GR on Hyderabad gazetteer
- Activist Mentioned
- Manoj Jarange