Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Maharashtra Minister Asks Maratha Leader to Discuss Quota
Manoj Jarange wants a reservation for the Maratha community, and he plans to protest in Mumbai.
A Maharashtra minister has asked Jarange to talk with the government instead of protesting.
The government has set up a new committee to deal with the reservation issue.
This committee will look at the legal side of things, talk to people, and help with caste certificates.
The state had previously started a program to help Marathas get benefits, and a 10% reservation was announced, which is currently being challenged in court.
Maharashtra minister asks Maratha quota leader to discuss reservation.
Manoj Jarange plans a protest in Mumbai, demanding Maratha community reservation.
The government has reconstituted a cabinet sub-committee on Maratha reservation.
The committee will handle administrative and legal aspects, including consultations.
Government initiated efforts to trace Kunbi records to provide OBC benefits to Marathas.
- Who
- Manoj Jarange and Maharashtra government.
- What
- Discussions and potential protest regarding Maratha reservation.
- When
- Ahead of planned protest on August 29.
- Where
- Mumbai.
- Why
- To address Maratha community's demand for reservation.
Maratha Community
OBC Groups
Reservation
Maratha Community
Demand for reservation within the OBC category.
OBC Groups
OBC groups are opposing the inclusion.
- Protest Location
- Azad Maidan, Mumbai
- Protest Demand
- Reservation for Maratha community under OBC
- Government's Response
- Request for talks, reconstitution of a cabinet sub-committee
- Committee's Task
- Handle administrative, legal aspects, and consultations.
- Previous Govt Action
- Tracing Kunbi records, 10% reservation announcement.