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Former NDA leader Mahadev Jankar extends invitation to Rahul Gandhi

May 05, 2025 10:45 pm

Mahadev Jankar, president of Rashtriya Samaj Party (RSP) invited Gandhi as a chief guest at the programme organised at Delhi's Talkatora stadium on May 31

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Dhangar’s demand to include in ST does not affect tribals: BJP MLC

October 06, 2024 6:55 pm

Dhangar leader and BJP MLC Gopichand Padalkar who has been demanding the inclusion of Dhangars in OBC into the ST list, spoke to Vallabh Ozarkar and said that the demand does not affect the tribals.

Members of the Dhangar community protest for Schedule Tribe (ST) category reservation in 2020.

Who are the Dhangars of Maharashtra and why are they asking for 'grazing corridors' in forests?

August 23, 2024 9:26 am

The nomadic community of shepherds has also been demanding ST status for long. With elections approaching, they hope the demand for grazing rights will get some traction

The Dhangar (shepherd) community is on the Vimukta Jati and Nomadic Tribes (VJNT) list in Maharashtra. (Express photo)

For Maharashtra’s Dhangars, the road to ‘Begampura’ is far

April 14, 2024 10:46 am

Effects of caste-based social, economic and cultural marginalisation of Dhangars can be seen in their poor performance on human development index indicators.

State forms committee to explore ways to include Dhangars in ST list

November 21, 2023 2:19 am

The nine-member committee, led by IRS officer Sudhakar Shinde, will have four non-governmental members and will submit its report within three months.

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Will follow constitutional procedures on Dhangar quota demand, says Maharashtra govt

September 24, 2023 5:08 pm

In the past, Maharashtra witnessed massive agitations led by Dhangar leaders, including Prakash Shendge, Rashtriya Samaj Paksha president Mahadeo Jankar and Gopichand Padalkar.

Dhangar quota protester throws turmeric powder on Maharashtra minister Radhakrishna Vikhe-Patil

September 12, 2023 4:45 pm

He had gone to meet Vikhe-Patil to submit a memorandum demanding reservation.

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Why Dhangars' long-pending quota demand remains a complex issue in Maharashtra

September 18, 2023 6:47 pm

The Dhangars, who account for up to 9% of the population and get 3.5% reservation, have been demanding inclusion in the ST category

Maharashtra: Dhangars hold ‘dhol bajao’ protest, demand quota under ST category

September 26, 2020 11:26 am

The community has been fighting for reservation under the ST category in Maharashtra for over two decades. On Friday, protests were held across Pandharpur, Thane, Sangli, Satara, Aurangabad, Ahmednagar and Nagpur.

Maharashtra government to celebrate centenary of Mangaon conference on March 21

Legislative Council: Dhangar quota row leads to adjournment for second day in row

June 29, 2019 8:25 am

Speaking to mediapersons later in the day, Leader of Opposition Dhananjay Munde alleged that the ruling party members do not want the Opposition to raise the issue of Dhangar reservation in the House.