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Maharashtra quotas could hit a huge 72%. High Court is examining if it can

July 17, 2026 2:17 pm

Marathas' decades-long demand for reservation in educational institutions and jobs, often resulting in protests and violence, is one of the state's politically sensitive issues.

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil

As Jarange-Patil ends fast, government cautious on OBC quota and Satara Gazette

May 31, 2026 2:12 pm

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis says the government has to ensure that any reservation granted to the Marathas will withstand constitutional and legal scrutiny.

BJP MLC meets Jarange-Patil, seeks call off of May 30 fast

May 22, 2026 7:48 pm

Jarange-Patil, who has intensified his agitation demanding kunbi (OBC) certificates for Marathas in Marathwada, confronted Lad during the public meeting over the state government’s delay in implementing assurances made during earlier protests.

‘Can’t give more time’: Manoj Jarange-Patil issues May 30 ultimatum over Maratha quota demand

May 16, 2026 5:16 pm

Manoj Jarange-Patil alleged that by not issuing a Government Resolution accepting the Satara, Kolhapur, and Aundh Gazettes, CM Devendra Fadnavis had blocked the issuance of OBC certificates to Marathas.

Jarange targets Sharad Pawar, Congress over quota

October 07, 2025 1:16 am

The activist also targeted the Congress. "The morcha that is being organised by OBCs is actually Congress morcha... Who built the Congress in Maharashtra?" Patil said

Jarange targets Munde cousins, warns their political careers will be ended

October 04, 2025 12:09 am

Jarange was reacting to Pankaja Munde's statement during a Dussehra rally in Beed on Thursday that the Maratha community should not be given the benefit of reservation under the OBC category

The Fadnavis government’s bigger worry stems from the point that various backward class outfits see the Hyderabad Gazette as a “backdoor entry” for Marathas into the OBC category.

Maratha quota move lands Fadnavis govt in Catch-22, opens floodgates of demands

September 19, 2025 10:14 am

Flagging Mahayuti govt’s GR to implement Hyderabad Gazette to enable OBC quota for Marathas, groups like Dhangars, Kolis, Banjaras renew demands for inclusion in ST category.

'Maratha quota GR not discussed in Cabinet, needs to be withdrawn': Minister Chhagan Bhujbal writes to CM Fadnavis

September 10, 2025 2:58 am

The Government Resolution issued on September 2 regarding the implementation of Hyderabad Gazette is likely to pave way for the Maratha community to get Kunbi (OBC) status.

Jarange Patil ending hunger strike on Tuesday after accepting government proposal in presence of Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, during massive rally demanding Maratha community reservation. (Express Photo/Ganesh Shirsekar)

On Maratha quota, Jarange has won the same assurance again. It’s nearly impossible for government to concede

September 09, 2025 7:34 am

Why does the BJP find it difficult to offer the community what it wants? The answer lies in the party’s political base

Maratha Kranti Morcha leader Manoj Jarange Patil ends hunger strike after accepting government proposal based on Hyderabad Gazette, with some corrections accepted, in presence of Mr. Radha Krishna Vikhe Patil, during massive rally demanding Maratha community reservation."in Mumbai.

Amid concerns, Manoj Jarange Patil backs govt resolution, assures ‘all Marathas will be in OBC category’

September 03, 2025 4:51 pm

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil dispelled rumours that the government resolution issued on Tuesday was false, saying that if there was any issue, it would be rectified.