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  Maratha Protest: Manoj Jarange ends fast after govt agrees to accord Kunbi status to Marathas

  Maharashtra | September 02, 2025 19:13 IST

  Mumbai Maratha Protest: The sub-committee accepted Jarange's demands to implement the Hyderabad Gazette and said Marathas with Kunbi records will be given caste certificates after conducting a proper inquiry.

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  Maratha quota row: Jarange firm on protest after talks with govt fail; Mumbai police issue advisory

  Maharashtra | August 31, 2025 14:07 IST

  A government-appointed delegation led by retired high court Justice Sandeep Shinde on Saturday met Jarange to dissolve contention over Maratha reservation. Jarange, however, slammed the move and the talks failed to yield a solution.

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  Maratha reservation row: Maharashtra govt extends Genealogy Committee's term amid Jarange's protest

  Maharashtra | August 30, 2025 12:53 IST

  On the second day of his fast, Jarange said he would not budge until the community’s demands were fulfilled. He is demanding that all Marathas be recognised as Kunbis under OBC for job and education reservations.

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  Activist Manoj Jarange launches 'Chalo Mumbai' call, declares it the 'last fight' for Maratha quota

  Maharashtra | August 25, 2025 0:04 IST

  Jarange has accused CM Fadnavis of deliberately creating hurdles for the Maratha community. He warned him against using the police to disrupt their peaceful protests. Instead, Jarange urged the government to focus on investigating and apprehending the killers of Mahadev Munde.

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  Maratha quota row: Manoj Jarange to end hunger strike, vows to adopt new strategy for his demands

  Maharashtra | January 30, 2025 6:55 IST

  Maratha quota row: In February 2024, the Maharashtra legislature unanimously passed a bill providing 10 per cent reservation for the Marathas in education and government jobs under a separate category.

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  Maharashtra: Shinde says 'no injustice will be done to OBCs while giving reservation to Marathas'

  Maharashtra | June 27, 2024 9:28 IST

  Ahead of the monsoon session of the Maharashtra Assembly - scheduled to begin from June 27, the government attempted to address the concerns of the OBC community amid initiatives for the Mahartha reservation.

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  Maratha Reservation: Jarange-Patil threatens hunger strike over government inaction

  Maharashtra | April 14, 2024 14:23 IST

  Manoj Jarange-Patil declared a hunger strike on June 5 unless the state government resolves the long-standing Maratha reservation issue.

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  Maratha quota stir: Curfew imposed in Ambad tehsil of Jalna amid Manoj Jarange-led protests

  Maharashtra | February 26, 2024 10:45 IST

  Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange on Sunday said he would march to Mumbai and protest outside the residence of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis who he accused of trying to kill him.

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  Maratha reservation row: Activist Manoj Jarange announces next round of agitation from February 24

  Maharashtra | February 21, 2024 18:44 IST

  Maratha reservation row: Manoj said that members of Maratha community to enforce a 'Chakka Jam' in all districts of state on Mar 3. Patil, however, cautioned fellow quota protesters to consider the board examinations and not create any obstacles before students on their way to write their papers.

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  Maharashtra Assembly passes Maratha Reservation Bill for quota in education, jobs

  Maharashtra | February 21, 2024 6:13 IST

  The state government moved forward with proposed legislation to grant Maratha community reservations in education and public employment. Cabinet approval marked a significant step towards fulfilling the longstanding demand for reservations.

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  Maratha reservation row: Manoj Jarange to launch indefinite fast from January 26

  Maharashtra | January 15, 2024 14:33 IST

  Marathas have been holding protests for reservations in government jobs and education under the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category.

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  Maratha quota stir: Manoj Jarange ends hunger strike, CM Eknath Shinde thanks activist

  Maharashtra | November 03, 2023 6:14 IST

  Maratha quota stir: Manoj Jarange said he will not “touch the door of his residence” till all Marathas get reservation benefits. He also demanded that a date be fixed to revoke offences registered against Maratha quota agitators.

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  Maratha quota stir: All-party meet asks activist Manoj Jarange to withdraw indefinite fast

  Maharashtra | November 02, 2023 0:18 IST

  Maratha quota stir: After the all-party meeting in Mumbai, chief minister Shinde said a resolution was passed asking Jarange to call off his fast. The government needs time for legal modalities to implement the reservation and Jarange should cooperate, he said.

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  Maratha reservation row: Maharashtra govt takes three-key decisions in Cabinet meeting | DETAILS

  Maharashtra | October 31, 2023 15:53 IST

  Maratha reservation row: Amid incidents of violence over the Maratha reservation issue in parts of Maharashtra, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday called activist Manoj Jarange over phone and assured a concrete decision on giving Kunbi certificates to the Maratha community.

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  Maratha reservation row: Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena MP Hemant Patil announces his resignation

  Maharashtra | October 29, 2023 21:20 IST

  Maratha community has been staging protests seeking reservation in the government jobs and education under the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category.

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  Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange, who observed fast for 17 days, hospitalised

  Maharashtra | September 17, 2023 17:41 IST

  Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange began his hunger strike seeking OBC quota for Marathas at Antarwali Sarati village in Jalna district on August 29.

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  'Reservation for Marathas won't affect OBC quota', assures Maharashtra Deputy CM Fadnavis

  Maharashtra | September 16, 2023 20:13 IST

  Maratha reservation row: Deputy CM on Saturday stressed that the state government is seeking to restore the reservation for the Maratha community which is different from the OBC quota.

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  We just need to speak and leave, right?: Shinde's video goes viral, CM condemns 'edited' clip

  Maharashtra | September 13, 2023 17:39 IST

  A viral video featuring Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has sparked a significant controversy and a wave of online backlash amid the ongoing Maratha reservation dispute in Maharashtra.

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  Maratha reservation row: All-party meet passes resolution urging Manoj Jarange to end his strike

  Maharashtra | September 11, 2023 23:53 IST

  A protest demanding reservation for Marathas in Maharashtra's Jalna district turned violent last week and left several people injured including the policemen.

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  Maratha quota row: Those who provide documents will be inducted in OBC's Kunbis, says CM Shinde

  Maharashtra | September 07, 2023 6:31 IST

  The Maharashtra government has been making efforts to pacify ongoing Maratha protests demanding reservation.