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Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar alleged that the Maharashtra government’s recent GR on Maratha quota harms OBC interests, fuels unrest, and spreads communal tension in Marathwada. He also criticised NCP leaders for hypocrisy and demanded government accountability over the reservation issue

The Bombay High Court dismissed a PIL challenging the Maharashtra government’s decision to issue Kunbi caste certificates to Marathas, ruling the petitioner was not an aggrieved person. The court noted OBCs had already filed petitions, which will be heard separately

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange ended his five-day hunger strike after the Maharashtra government accepted most of his demands. Eligible Marathas will now receive Kunbi caste certificates and quota in education and jobs under OBC

OBC activist Laxman Hake has threatened protests against Maharashtra’s move to grant Marathas Kunbi caste certificates, making them eligible for OBC reservations. He argued the state has no authority to alter quotas, warning of dissent among OBCs and VJNT communities.

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange declared victory at Azad Maidan after the Maharashtra government’s sub-committee accepted most of his demands, including implementation of the Hyderabad Gazette. Jubilant supporters celebrated with slogans, music, and colours, calling it a historic moment for reservation

Maharashtra’s Beed administration has directed police to review 400 cases linked to the Maratha quota agitation and submit a report within eight days. The review follows a Cabinet sub-committee decision to forward findings to the state Home Department

Maratha activist Manoj Jarange, leading a protest at Azad Maidan, threatened that over 5 crore Marathas would march to Mumbai if the quota demand is ignored. Traffic near CSMT was disrupted as the agitation entered its fourth day

Manoj Jarange’s Maratha quota agitation entered its third day at Mumbai’s Azad Maidan, with the activist threatening to stop drinking water from Monday. BJP ministers urged the community to use the EWS quota instead, as talks for a resolution continued

Maharashtra minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil said a government delegation, led by retired Justice Sandeep Shinde, will hold talks with Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange, who is on an indefinite hunger strike at Azad Maidan demanding OBC quota recognition for Marathas

Maratha quota leader Manoj Jarange launched an indefinite hunger strike at Mumbai’s Azad Maidan, vowing not to withdraw until demands for OBC recognition and 10 per cent reservation are met. The state government says it is ready for talks, urging restraint

Mumbai police deployed over 1,500 personnel at Azad Maidan as activist Manoj Jarange launches an indefinite fast demanding Maratha reservation. Authorities expect thousands of protesters, with central forces diverted to ensure law and order during the demonstration

The government is giving protection to Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's grave, and at the same time there is a demand (from right-wing outfits) for its removal, Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange said

The stunning comeback of BJP demonstrates its dominance of Maharashtra’s political landscape

As the hunger-strike gets longer and the date of Maharashtra Assembly elections looms closer, Maratha groups have issued calls for a shutdown (bandh) in Beed and Osmanabad districts

Says he had to take the step as Maharashtra government failed to fulfil promise on reservation issue

Maratha quota activist Jarange ended his fast by consuming juice, but not before warning that he will lead a massive march to Mumbai if no decision was taken within two months

Police rushed to the spot quickly and doused the flames, but some important documents and furniture in two rooms of the office were damaged

Members of the Maratha community have been staging protests seeking reservation in government jobs and education

Krishna Kalyankar hanged himself from a tree in his farm in Akhada Balapur village in the morning, police official said

Sunil Kawale, a resident of Chikangaon in Ambad tehsil of Jalna district, was found hanging from pole number 4 of a flyover between Bandra and Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) in the western part of the metropolis on Wednesday night, he said.