By Admin 
The atmosphere of politics and movement has been hot for the last few days regarding Maratha reservation in Maharashtra. The government has taken some important decisions after the agitation led by Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange. Meanwhile, State Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule made a statement on Thursday that the government is completely cautious on the issue and will ensure that there is no conflict between Maratha and OBC communities regarding the matter of reservation.
Jarang ended his 5 -day protest in Mumbai on Tuesday after the government accepted most of his demands. Their demands include providing a certificate of Kunbi caste to eligible Marathas, so that they will be eligible for the reservation benefits given to OBCs.
The Maratha community has been demanding reservation for a long time. The government has now arranged that the Marathas whose old documents or records are available will be helped to get a clan certificate.
Kunbi and OBC dispute
Kunbi is a traditional farming community that is included in the OBC category in Maharashtra, but OBC community is opposing the inclusion of Marathas in this category.
OBC leaders say that if the Marathas are directly included in this category, then the share of the real beneficiaries of the OBC class will be reduced. This is the reason that there is a situation of tension between the two communities on this issue.
OBC leaders concern
Many leaders of the OBC community, including senior leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Chhagan Bhujbal, have expressed concern that the move will harm the interests of the OBC class.
The OBC class argues that already their reservation opportunities are limited, in such a situation, if the Marathas are also included in it, then their children’s jobs and education will be reduced further.
Committees formed by the government
Bawankule said, “The state government is completely cautious. Two committees have been formed to consider the concerns of the OBC community and to ensure justice for both Marathas and OBCs. Representatives of all political parties have been included, and the government will ensure that there is no conflict between the communities.
It is clear that the government does not want to take decisions in any hasty at the moment. The way ahead will be set only by taking the opinion of both sides.
He said that “the government has decided that the Marathas will be assisted in obtaining OBC certificate on the basis of old records.” In Vidarbha and Marathwada, Hyderabad Gazette will be examined so that eligible persons can get certificates. ”