For political parties, Maratha reservation demand not a problem to be solved, says AAP in Pune

“The ruling parties have always tried to keep the issue pending by forming committees, keeping the matter stuck in court, promising to discuss, survey…etc. The people of Jalna district are demanding that the Kunbi Marathas of Marathwada get the benefit of this reservation. Also, since there is a BJP double-engine government in the state and Centre, it is possible to increase the total reservation limit. This will also help Muslims and the Dhangar community get justice according to the Constitution,” Kirdat added.

Kirdat alleged that political parties wanted to keep the issue hanging, thus creating tension in the Maratha-OBC community. “This problem is becoming more acute as the education facilities and opportunities as well as government job opportunities are inadequate for the common people. Farmers are not getting a fair price for agri products,” he pointed out.

“The policy of increasing the share in one bread instead of providing more breads of opportunity is the policy of the established BJP, Shiv Sena and other parties. All this is the result of the anti-public interest policy of the BJP,” he said, adding that the AAP had protested at various places, including Pune, demanding the resignation of Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who holds charge of the home department.

On September 1, the police had lathi-charged protesters demanding Maratha reservation in Jalna, sparking outrage across the state.