Archive · 12 Aug 2026

Fadnavis: Maratha Quota Decisions Bound by Constitutional Framework

Fadnavis: Maratha Quota Decisions Bound by Constitutional Framework

The leader of Maharashtra, a state in India, is talking about 'quota,' a special rule that helps some groups of people get jobs and school seats.

Some people from a community called the Marathas want more of this help for themselves.

The leader said the government will listen to everyone's requests.

But he said the government can only do things that follow the country's big rule book, called the Constitution.

He promised the government will not take help away from one group just to give it to another.

A Maratha quota activist named Manoj Jarange is upset with a minister named Chandrashekhar Bawankule.

The leader defended the minister, saying he was just doing his job by passing on people's complaints.

There is an independent committee with judicial powers that handles these matters.

If people disagree with the committee, they can appeal to a higher authority.

The leader said the government will take care of all communities and give justice to everyone.

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