The issue of reservation has once again started arising in Maharashtra. Minister Pankaja Munde clearly stated at the Dussehra rally that the Maratha community should get reservation, but this reservation should not be with the share of Other Backward Classes (OBC).

He said that OBCs are already struggling with struggle and hunger, so it would not be appropriate to give reservation from their plate. Addressing the rally at Savargaon Ghat in Beed district, Munde appealed to the people that the demon of casteism should be destroyed from the society.

OBC’s share should not be cut- Pankaja Munde

Pankaja Munde said in his speech that his father Gopinath Munde was also a supporter of Maratha reservation and he himself is in its favor. He reiterated that “our aim is to provide Maratha reservation, but there should not be any deduction from the OBC’s share. My community is dying of hunger today and I do not sleep seeing the struggle.” According to PTI, he also made the people present in the rally aware that Maratha reservation is only their right, it should not be taken from the share of any other community.

The Maharashtra government issued a mandate (GR) to implement Hyderabad Gazetteer on 2 September, under which eligible members of the Maratha community will be able to apply for the Kunbi caste certificate. After the certificate is issued, Maratha can claim reservation under the OBC category. Reacting to this decision, Munde said that the OBC society is already struggling and they should not harm them. He also said that it is necessary to maintain balance in the society and the benefit of reservation should reach all qualified communities.

Casteism is the biggest threat of society- Pankaja Munde

In his speech, Munde described casteism as the biggest threat of society. Giving the example of Goddess Durga’s bloodbies demon, he said that today the demon of casteism is being born in the minds of the people. He prayed that Goddess Durga should give her strength so that this demon of casteism can be ended and the path of equality and justice is established in the society. He appealed to the people to eliminate casteism from their thoughts and actions and protect the rights of all communities.

In Maharashtra, a clarification has been presented once again over the dispute arising over Maratha reservation. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde clearly stated clearly that the process of giving a certificate of Kunbi caste to the eligible people of the Maratha community has only been simplified and there is no question of any new reservation decision. He said that the OBC class will not suffer any kind of damage from this mandate (GR). This statement has come amid the displeasure and controversy of OBC leaders.

Controversy over GR and resentment of Bhujbal

Minister of State Chhagan Bhujbal had called a meeting of OBC leaders, objecting to GR. He argued that this step could affect the rights of the OBC community. On this, Shinde made it clear that Bhujbal has already been assured that the mandate will not affect the interests of the OBC and his reservation quota. The government has simplified only the process of distribution of certificates.

The government simplified the process only- Eknath Shinde

Under the provisions of Hyderabad Gazetteer, eligible members of the Maratha community have been allowed to apply for the Kunbi certificate. On this issue, Vikhe Patil, the head of the sub-committee of the state cabinet, spoke to the Maratha agitator Manoj Jarange. After this, Jarang finished the fasting movement in Mumbai on 2 September. Shinde said that since 2012 there is a provision to issue a clan certificate, the government has simplified the process of implementing it only.

Shinde’s assurance and further situation

During the visit to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Shinde while addressing Shiv Sena workers and MLAs said that there will be no cut in the rights of the OBC class. He reiterated, “We have not taken any new decision, only the process has been easier.” The Maratha families who have historical records will be given kunbi certificates. ”After Shinde’s statement, there has been an attempt to calm the increased discomfort between Maratha and OBC communities.

After breaking the movement of Manoj Jarange Patil for Maratha reservation, the Maharashtra government has taken some decision which is no less than a shock for Manoj Jarange Patil. Manoj Jarange Patil broke his fast because the Devendra Fadnavis government had talked about obeying Jaranga, but now Fadnavis has said something that Manoj Jarange is like deception for Patil and now that Jarage may start preparing himself for the fast, because he has played with him.

Actually, Maratha is the biggest face of reservation in Maharashtra, then it is the face of Manoj Jarang Patil. On one of his voice, millions of Marathas get down on the road and participate in the movement. One such movement was done by Bhimanoj Jarange Patil in the past, in which Manoj himself sat on hunger strike.

His only big demand was that all the Marathas of Marathwada should be given OBC reservation and for this the government should include all the Marathas in the Kunbi caste, which is already part of the OBC and they get the right to OBC reservation.

Manoj Jarange Patil surrounded Mumbai’s Azad Maidan with these demands. For five days, he sat in the Azad Maidan with thousands of people. When the High Court asked Manoj Jarange to vacate the Azad Maidan and the Manoj was adamant on the movement, the Fadnavis government decided that he would accept all the demands of Manoj Jarange and will implement the Maratha reservation. Manoj Jarange himself also ended his fast and said that the government has accepted the demand for Maratha reservation, so the movement is ended.

But even the week of the end of the agitation, it was not passed that a statement by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has put a question mark on this entire movement. In fact, Manoj Jarange demanded that all the Marathas be included in the kunbi and they should be given reservation, while on September 7, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that all the Marathas cannot be included in the Kunbi and neither can all the Marathas be given reservation.

Clearing his point, Chief Minister Fadnavis said, “All the records of Marathwada are in Hyderabad Gadget. The British records are not available, so we have decided that we will run according to the records of Hyderabad Gadget. Whose name will be included in the record, the certificate will be given.

Fadnavis has taken this decision in view of OBC’s opposition, because the OBC society believed that the reservation of OBC’s rights will be given to the Marathas, which they do not approve of the rights of OBC.

Fadnavis also had a good feeling of OBC opposition, then he said, “Those who are included in the record, they get the certificate, we have made such an easy process. Because of this, the one who has the right record in the Maratha society will not be deprived, it will be the only benefit. Nothing will be extracted from the plate of OBC society. This decision has not only allowed the Maratha society, but also the OBC society has not allowed it to be harmful. As long as our government is, whatever happens, but OBC will not let it hurt. “

But this statement of Fadnavis has shocked the Maratha movement. Because Manoj Jarange Patil ended his fast on the condition that all Marathas will get reservation. But now the CM has said that according to Hyderabad gazette, reservation will be available, so many Marathas will be deprived of this reservation. While Jaranga was demanded that if a Maratha is being included in the kunbi and reservation is being given to it, then its relatives should also get reservation. But now the announcement of the government has trapped the screw in it. And in such a situation, Manoj Jarang Patil may once again become a challenge for the government, because his demand has been accepted, but it is looking half-incomplete.

Under the leadership of Manoj Jarange Patil, there was a movement for Maratha reservation on a large scale. Thousands of millions of people from the Maratha community gathered and put their demands in front of the government. It was announced that until all the demands of the Marathas are met, the movement and hunger strike would continue. The government had also accepted this. However, now the announcement made by Devendra Fadnavis’s government has received a big shock to Manoj Jaranga.

Actually, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced that not all Marathas will get a Kunbi certificate. The person whose name will be recorded in Hyderabad Gadget as Kunbi will be given only a certificate.

Everyone had a demand for Kunbi Certificate
Manoj Jarange Patil is constantly demanding that all the Marathas of Marathwada be given a Kunbi certificate, so that they can get reservation in the OBC category but the government has not fully accepted this demand. Yesterday (7 September), while addressing a public meeting in Pune, CE Devendra Fadnavis said-

“All the records of Marathwada are in the Hyderabad gadget. The British records are not available, so we have decided that we will run according to the records of Hyderabad Gadget. Whose name will be included in the record, the certificate will be given.

‘OBC society will never let the harm to be done’- Devendra Fadnavis
Devendra Fadnavis said, “Those who are included in the records, we have made such an easy process. Because of this, the Maratha society who has the right record will not be deprived, it will not get the benefit. OBC will not get any benefit from the plate of society. This decision has not only given interest of the Maratha society, as well as the OBC society has not been hurt. Will not let it hurt. “

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. ”

Maharashtra’s Deputy Ajit Pawar targeted the opposition and said that recently tried to take political advantage from the protests of Maratha reservation. But after the government resolved the issue, he kept silence. Addressing a program in Pune on Thursday (September 4), he said that Mahayuti government focuses on working for public welfare.

Jarang ends strike after government order

Activist Manoj Jarage, who started a hunger strike demanding Maratha reservation in Mumbai on August 29, withdrew it after the Devendra Fadnavis government on Tuesday accepted most of his demands. The government also issued an order to the members of the Maratha community while announcing the formation of a committee to issue the Kunbi caste certificate along with the historical evidence of their Kunbi heritage.

Sometimes problems arise- Ajit Pawar

Ajit Pawar said, “People have taken us to power with an overwhelming majority and our constant effort is to work for them by giving them all the benefits. Sometimes problems arise, but we always try to solve them in a cordial manner. ”

Opposition keeps looking for opportunities- Deputy CM

Citing the Maratha reservation movement, he said, “The opposition, who gets less votes, always keeps looking for opportunities to target the government. Some of them even went to the press and expressed their views and tried to take political advantage of the situation born in Mumbai in the last three-four days. ”

Everything will be fine- Deputy CM

The Nationalist Congress Party President said, “But the government handled this movement efficiently, then the opposition kept silence. He said, “Some people are still expressing their views, but I would like to say that everything will be alright and there is no need to worry.”

Maharashtra minister and prominent OBC leader Chhagan Bhujbal is angry with the decision of Devendra Fadnavis government regarding Maratha reservation. NCP leader Bhujbal of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar did not attend the cabinet meeting amid displeasure. Now Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut has taunted this.

He said on Thursday (4 September), “The Maratha Samaj movement was going on in Mumbai. All his demands have been met by Devendra Fadnavis government of Maharashtra. Happy with this, Manoj Jarange Patil went to his respective homes. It is claimed that OBC reservation will not be shocked by this. Even after saying this, if someone is angry in the cabinet.

Will have to wait for the situation- Sanjay Raut

Uddhav Thackeray faction leader Sanjay Raut said, “… Especially Chhagan Bhujbal is angry. He is boycotting the cabinet meeting. It is better to resign from boycott. After this, tell the OBC society that after giving reservation to the Maratha society, there will be injustice to the OBC society. What has happened and what has not happened, one month will have to wait to see it. ”

Chhagan Bhujbal is angry with the government order to give the status of Kunbi to the Marathas for reservation. Maratha Reservation Movement activist Manoj Jarage on Tuesday has said that after the government proposal (GR) to issue the Kunbi (OBC) caste certificate, the members of their community have said to get the benefit of reservation.

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Chhagan Bhujbal said on Wednesday evening that he would knock the court against GR. He said, “OBC leaders suspect GR … Who won after Jarang’s movement. We are taking legal opinions about whether the government is authorized to change the caste of the people.”

As soon as Maratha reservation is discussed in Maharashtra, the person whose name comes first is Manoj Jarang Patil. Born in the inter -Sarati village of Ambajogai taluka of Beed district, Jarage has become a symbol of the voice and struggle of the Maratha society today.

Education and family

Jarang’s childhood was spent in the rural atmosphere. Due to limited economic means, they could not reach higher education. They come from an ordinary farmer family. They have the main means of farming. Manoj Jarange is married and is the father of two sons. His family is associated with farming and social service.

Start of movement

Manoj Jarange started the work of raising the issues of society and farmers about 15 years ago. While raising voice at the local level, he gradually became part of the big movement.

In 2013–14, when the demand for Maratha reservation was gaining momentum, he played an active role. But after 2021, his struggle was further sharp when he sat in his village on hunger. Police lathi -charged in Manoj Jarange Patil’s movement.

His fast movement started from Jalna district in 2023 came into the limelight across the state and then he became the face of the Maratha reservation movement.

Political approach

Jarge is not directly connected to any party. They consider themselves fair. But each of his activity affects both the ruling party and the opposition. His strategy has always been to put pressure on both sides.

Ideology and inspiration

Anna Hazare’s movement had a profound impact on Jarang. Struggling through non -violence and fast is his favorite way. They always insist on adopting the constitutional and peaceful path.

Property and lifestyle

Jarang has an average level of agricultural land. His life is associated with simplicity and rural environment. Neither big household hobby, nor convoy of vehicles are leaders living between fields and ordinary people.

Interesting facts

Jayen will be known to the limited scope, now due to social media and media coverage, they are famous all over Maharashtra. The declaration of every movement of them determines the direction of politics. People call him a “leader emerged from the village”.

During the movements, they live in an ordinary hut or pandal and sleep on the ground, so that the message of their simplicity and struggle can reach the society.

There is a fierce battle in Maharashtra on the performance of Manoj Jarange Patil over the demand for Maratha reservation. Meanwhile, in the ongoing agitation at Azad Maidan in Mumbai, a hearing was also held in Bombay High Court on Tuesday (September 2).

Earlier, the Maratha agitators had applied to increase the police permission to continue the movement in Azad Maidan last night. This morning, Mumbai Police rejected this application.

The Maratha agitators who have vacated the roads say that they will challenge this decision in the Bombay High Court in today’s hearing.

Hearing in the High Court was held in front of the bench of Acting Chief Justice Mr. Chandrashekhar and Justice Aarti Sathe. On behalf of the government, AG Dr. Birendra Saraf kept the side. At the same time, Advocate Satish Manshinde appeared on behalf of the Maratha agitators.

Manoj Jarange targeted Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis

Manoj Jarage, who is fasting for reservation amid hearing in the High Court, said that he is ready to negotiate with the government but till his demands are met, he will not leave Mumbai. Jarage started a fast on Friday (August 29) at Azad Maidan in Mumbai to demand Maratha reservation. He said that the protesters have not violated any law. No one can stop the Maratha community from entering the state capital.

Manoj Jarange alleged that Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is giving false information to the Bombay High Court and he will have its “paying” price. Jarange claimed, “You will not know whether he is Mumbaikar or Maratha.” Whatever will happen next Monday will be due to Fadnavis’s mistake.

He said that he will ensure that the government accepts their reservation demand and issue a government order by recognizing the Marathas as a Kunbi (an agrarian -oriented caste included in the Other Backward Classes). With this, they will be able to become eligible for reservation in government jobs and education.

Today is the fourth day of the Maratha reservation movement in Maharashtra. Manoj Jarange has sat on a hunger strike demanding 10% reservation for the Kunbi society. At the same time, with the increase in the movement, now political rhetoric has also intensified.

On the third day of the movement (31 August) Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has targeted Raj Thackeray. He said that he should have collected complete information before commenting on Maratha reservation.

At the same time, the leader of the Maratha Reservation Movement Manoj Jarang is on hunger strike at Azad Maidan in Mumbai and has announced not to leave the movement until the Maratha society gets reservation in OBC quota.

Eknath Shinde responded to Raj Thackeray

Speaking to reporters during the Ganesh festival in Dera village of Satara district, Shinde said that Thackeray should also know why the Supreme Court canceled the reservation given by Devendra Fadnavis during 2014 to 2019, while the Supreme Court canceled the Supreme Court, while this law was found in the High Court.

He said that when he was the Chief Minister, his government had given 10 percent reservation to the Maratha society under the social and educationally Backward Class (SEBC) category. Apart from this, a committee was formed to find the references, which has benefited the Maratha society.

Shiv Sena ministers support

Deputy Chief Minister Shinde, who is also the head of Shiv Sena, has also got the support of his associate ministers Uday Samanta and Dada Bhusse. The two leaders claimed that during Shinde’s tenure not only the Maratha society got 10 percent reservation, but also appointed for vacant posts. He said that Shinde’s work has been historic for the Maratha society and it cannot be ignored.

In response to this, Raj Thackeray had said that why the movement of Jaranga again provoked, only Shinde can answer it, because the last time he himself intervened and resolved the matter.

Manoj Jarange’s movement continues

On the other hand, Manoj Jarang, leader of the Maratha Reservation Movement, has been sitting on a hunger strike at Azad Maidan in Mumbai since Friday (August 29). He has clarified that they will not back down until the Maratha society is given reservation in the OBC category.

Jarang has claimed that the roots of the Maratha society are related to the farmer Kunbi society and on this basis they should be considered part of the OBC. This movement has once again created a sensitive and challenging situation in front of the state government.