Maratha quota

Maratha quota

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SC quashes Maharashtra law granting quota to Marathas, refuses to revisit old verdict

The court said that to change the 50 per cent limit is to have a society which is not founded on equality but based on caste rule
05 May 2021 11:05 PM
Kishori alleged in her letter that she had faced this discrimination because she belonged to the Maratha caste. (Representational Image)

Class 11 girl commits suicide over Maratha quota in Maharashtra

In her suicide note, Kishori Baban Kakade said despite scoring 89 pc she failed to get admission owing to no reservation for Marathas.
11 Sep 2018 9:32 AM
Nitin Gadkari made the remarks responding to reporters' questions on the ongoing agitation by the Marathas for reservation and similar demands by other communities in Maharashtra. (Photo: File)

There are no jobs: Nitin Gadkari on demands for reservation

'Let us assume reservation is given. But there are no jobs. The government recruitment is frozen. Where are the jobs?' Gadkari asked.
05 Aug 2018 9:09 AM
NCP chief Sharad Pawar was speaking at a release of the book 'We The Change' penned by senior journalist Sanjay Awate in Pune. (Photo: File)

Those saying ‘go to Pak’ ignorant about India, Pakistan: Sharad Pawar

There is no conflict between peoples of both countries; it is Pak govt, army which carry out anti-India propaganda, Pawar said.
05 Aug 2018 8:40 AM
Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis.

Maharashtra to hold session over Maratha quota

CM instructs police to revoke cases against protesters.
29 Jul 2018 1:43 AM
Pro-reservation outfits of Maratha community burn a vehicle after a clash with the police personnel. (Photo: PTI)

Cop dead as quota stir turns violent, Marathas call for Mumbai bandh tomorrow

As the stir for reservation in jobs and education intensified, the Maratha Kranti Morcha decided to call for a Mumbai bandh on Wednesday.
24 Jul 2018 10:09 PM
The protesters set a truck ablaze in Aurangabad's Gangapur during their protest. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Protesters demand Maratha quota, burn vehicle, plan Mumbai agitation Wednesday

Protesters have been demanding for quota for Maratha people in government jobs and education.
24 Jul 2018 2:00 PM
Maratha Community people gather to participate in the "Maratha Kranti Morcha" in Kolhapur, Maharashtra on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

Maratha 'silent march' reaches Mumbai's doorsteps in Thane

A large number of women and youths also participated in the morcha in Thane on Sunday.
16 Oct 2016 3:21 PM
MNS Chief Raj Thackeray. (Photo: PTI)

Caste-based reservations should be stopped, will talk to Modi: Thackeray

Raj Thackeray alleged that former PM VP Singh was the 'culprit' who brought in reservation and 'poisoned' the country.
03 Oct 2016 9:41 AM
Had Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis wanted, he could have lawfully implemented the reservations for Muslims, said Congress leader Arif Naseem Khan. (Photo: Facebook)

Maharashtra: After Marathas, Cong leader warns of Muslim quota agitation

The Maratha community has been taking out huge 'silent marches' across the state to press for its demands including reservations.
27 Sep 2016 9:17 AM

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