The issue of Maratha reservation in Maharashtra is once again gaining momentum. The state government has extended the tenure of the Geniology Committee constituted under the chairmanship of the Tehsildar at the tehsil level to issue caste certificate and caste validity certificate for Maratha society to 30 June 2026.

This committee tests the eligibility of eligible persons associated with Kunbi and Maratha-Kunbi caste. An order has been issued in this regard by the Department of Social Justice and Special Assistance. State Social Justice Minister Sanjay Shirsat gave information about this on 30 August.

Role of Geniology Committee

The Maharashtra government formed the ‘Justice Sandeep Shinde Samiti’ in the year 2023, which is also commonly known as the Geniology Committee. The main function of this committee is to investigate historical and lineage -based relations between the Maratha community and the Kunbi caste.

The committee determines which people can be given the benefit of reservation of Kunbi (OBC) category based on documents and historical records. In this way, the committee plays an important role in connecting the Maratha society with reservation.

Reservation demand for Maratha society

Please tell that the Maratha community has been demanding reservation for a long time. The society argues that their ancestors are basically associated with the farming class, ie Kunbi. The committee is working to confirm this relationship in historical and government records.

The importance of the functioning of this committee increases further because the Maratha society is a large population of the state and the issue related to their reservation has been very sensitive on both politics and social levels.

Government’s decision and further way forward

The government believes that it is necessary to increase the term of this committee so that the benefits of reservation can be ensured to the eligible people. This will not only pave the way of social justice for the Maratha community, but will also maintain a balance on reservation with OBC sections. In the coming time, the report of the committee and the decision of the government based on it, the Maratha society can give a decisive turn to the long -standing reservation demands.

In Maharashtra, there is a dispute about Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad, Minister Sanjay Shirsat and Bharat Gogawale in Maharashtra. On Wednesday (July 16), MLAs of opposition parties demonstrated outside the assembly wearing vest and gamcha. Opposition legislators wore vest and swabs over the dress. During this time these leaders raised slogans of Gunda Raj.

Uddhav Thackeray faction’s Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA and Leader of Opposition Ambadas Danve said that Sanjay Gaikwad attacked the canteen of the assembly. The attack shows that the government is also supporting such elements.

Sanjay Gaikwad’s video viral

After the video of Sanjay Gaikwad went viral, both the government and the opposition criticized him. On July 8, Gaikwad slapped an employee of the ‘Akashvani MLA’ hostel canteen on serving stale food.

After this, even in cleanliness, the Shiv Sena UBT MLA told the assault right and said that he was beaten up due to poor food. It can be seen in the video that the Gaekwad vest and the towel wrapped in the waist clashes with the contractor.

After the video surfaced, Shiv Sena MLAs are being called tights vest gangs on behalf of opposition leaders.

Sanjay Shirsat surrounded

Along with this, Shinde faction minister Sanjay Shirsat is smoking cigarettes wearing a vest on a bed and a bag full of money is seen in the video. Regarding this, Shirsat says that the video has been tampered with and is shown in the wrong context.

Earlier, a video of Bharat Gogawale was revealed, in which he was sitting in a tantric puja wearing a vest.

The target of opposition parties is the party of Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. The dispute of the three leaders has given the opposition a chance to surround Shinde. In view of this, Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena President Eknath Shinde warned the leaders recently. He said without naming, “Public life demands discipline and we should maintain it.”

The party chief and Maharashtra Deputy Minister Eknath Shinde has reacted sharply to the incidents of Shiv Sena MLA and Minister. Shinde on Monday asked party MLAs and ministers not to follow discipline in public life and do not force them to take action.

Shinde intervened to prevent the damage reached by Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad after the incident of Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad slapping an employee of the canteen after allegedly serving a ‘stale food’ at MLA Hostel in Mumbai.

Addressing a meeting of the party, Shinde said, “Public life demands discipline and we should maintain it.” I expect discipline and accountability from all of you. ”

Sanjay Shirsat’s video was viral

Even before the anger over the incident related to Gaikwad, a video of Shiv Sena Minister Sanjay Shirsat broadcast, in which he is sitting in a room and allegedly has a bag full of bundles of notes. A few days ago, he received an income tax notice for allegedly increasing his declared property.

Shirsat had rejected the charge of cash bundles, while Gaikwad was adamant on his point and justified the attack on the canteen employee. Not only the Shiv Sena, but also the Fadnavis government faced embarrassment due to both the incidents.

Do not decide under the pressure of any external power- Eknath Shinde

Addressing the meeting, Shinde warned the legislators and ministers not to come and decide under the pressure of any external influence or power. He said, “Some ministers had to step down due to public opposition. I do not like to take action against my own family members. But do not force me to do so.”

He asked his Shiv Sena colleagues not to waste their energy on unnecessary issues and speak less and do more work. Shinde said, “I don’t behave like a boss. I am not angry. I work like a worker and hope that you also behave like a worker.”

In Maharashtra, the video of Shinde faction minister Sanjay Shirsat is allegedly going viral with bags filled with notes. This video has been posted on X by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut. Sanjay Shirsat himself has given clarification about this. He said, “I saw that video from a friend of your channel. What is the video showing? He is my house, I am sitting on my bed and is my most beloved dog next to me. A bag is kept nearby, it means that I have returned from a journey, removing clothes, and sitting on the bed.”
He further said, “Hey fools! If she really had a money bag, was my shelves dead? I would put the notes in the cupboard. These people see only money everywhere. ”

Mumbai, Maharashtra: On his viral video, Minister Sanjay Shirsat said, “I returned from the journey and was sitting in my bedroom after changing clothes. My dog ​​was with me … It seems that someone has recorded the video at that time …” pic.twitter.com/8xi5nixugu

– IANS Hindi (@ianskhabar) July 11, 2025

There was no money, they were clothes- Shirsat

Sanjay Shirsat claimed, “There was no money in the bag, they were clothes. Earlier too, it was said that Eknath Shinde’s security guards had money in the bag. Such people do not need a bag to keep clothes, they only need a bag of money. That bag was kept after returning from my journey. We have no bungalow like Matoshree or Matoshree-2. ”

‘Video will not affect my career’

He also said, “If someone has made that video then I have no objection, because I do not come inside by giving any letter here.” Such people target, bring my name forward. Money sacks do not fall at the door. Such videos will not affect my career. That bag was of clothes, no money. “

Sanjay Raut posted a video of Shirsat

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut has posted this video of Minister Sanjay Shirsat on his social media platform X. In which Sanjay Shirsat is seen holding cigarettes in his hand and a bag full of money is placed next to it. Sanjay Raut wrote in the post tightly, “This exciting video should be seen by respected Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah Bhai. What is going on in the country? This video of a Maharashtra minister says a lot. ”

Aditya Thackeray’s Tanj on Eknath Shinde

However, this video has caused the politics of Maharashtra. Reactions of many other leaders are also coming out about this. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aditya Thackeray said, “These days many Sanjay are in discussion. A Sanjay was seen fighting in the canteen wearing shorts and vests. Another Sanjay was seen sitting with a bag full of money in shorts and vest. It seems that all the MLAs are wearing a vest and are advertising. That is why Shinde must have gone to Delhi to touch the feet of his Guru on Guru Purnima. ”

What did Rohit Pawar say?

NCP (SP) Sharad faction MLA Rohit Pawar said, “The way in which such videos are coming one by one of the MLAs of Eknath Shinde ji, it seems that BJP wants to weaken Eknath Shinde. The BJP is harassing its alliance. ”

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Sanjay shirsat news: The Income Tax Department has sent a notice to Sanjay Shirsat, a minister in the Maharashtra government and leader of Shiv Sena Shinde faction. At the same time, it was being claimed that efforts are being made to pressurize them. At the same time, Sanjay Shirsat has responded to the notice of income tax and pressure.

Minister Sanjay Shirsat said, “The Income Tax Department investigates everyone. Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde and I have received notices. The Income Tax Department will have to answer. I was asked to reply by 9 July. I have asked for time and we will answer. We will face any investigation.”

#Watch Mumbai: on getting notice from the income tax department, Maharashtra minister sanjay shirsat says, “Income tax department scans always. Tax department. I was asked to submit a reply by pic.twitter.com/85ussa077r

– ANI (@ani) July 10, 2025

He further said, “Sending notice is an income tax work and we should cooperate in their work. The agency’s notice should be replied. Any kind of investigation should always be faced, because the Income Tax Department has given the answer to the answer.”

Sanjay Shirsat also said, “This is not a political matter and no one is trying to pressurize us. I will not say that Shiv Sena is being suppressed. If someone gets a notice, it means that the agency is doing its work.”

Maharashtra Politics: Senior Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut (Sanjay Raut) has once again launched a scathing attack on the central and state government. Speaking on the controversy over Veer Savarkar’s degree, Raut said today (May 28) that Savarkar was given a barrister degree in ‘Free Call’ by the British Government, which has now been seized. Despite this, we call him a barrister.

He said that if this government withdraws his degree even after 10 years, we will welcome him. At the same time, he also demanded that why Bharat Ratna has not been given to Veer Savarkar till now?

Why delay in giving Bharat Ratna to Savarkar- Sanjay Raut
He raised the question that when many people have received Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Bharat Ratna, why is there a delay in giving Bharat Ratna to Savarkar and neither is the answer with Devendra Fadnavis, nor Amit Shah or Prime Minister Modi. Raut also pointed to some recent controversies.

He said that by reminding of Afzal Khan slaughter during the election, the ‘Waghanak’ weapon which was shown in millions and millions, has nothing to know till now. The village was rotated from village to village, but now the government does not even know. Similarly, it was claimed to bring the sword of King Bhonsle of Nagpur, which was said to buy for 70–80 lakhs. Raut took a sarcasm that all this was an election stunt and now the public is not getting any answer.

85 crore poor in the country have to pay free ration- Sanjay Raut

Sanjay Raut also targeted the recent press conference of NITI Aayog. He said that the situation will be clear when the Parliament session starts. If 85 crore poor in the country have to pay free ration, then understand to what extent unemployment has increased in the country. He also said that the pace of foreign investment in the country has stopped and industries are being closed every day, which is clear that the economic situation is serious.

On the allegations raised about Social Justice Minister Sanjay Shirsat and his son Siddhanta Shirsat, Sanjay Raut said that it is not appropriate to speak in family matters, but it is definitely the question of how the minister’s son bought property worth 70 crores. There has been talk of buying a hotel worth 70 crores in Sambhajinagar. Leader of Opposition Ambadas Danve has written a letter to the government in this regard and this subject will soon arise in the assembly as well.

Sanjay Raut on Ladli Bahna Yojana: Uddhav Thackeray faction MP Sanjay Raut has made a big claim regarding the ‘Majhi Ladki Bahin’ scheme brought for women in Maharashtra. Sanjay Raut says that this scheme is almost closed in Maharashtra.

Politics regarding the funds of Ladli Bahn Yojana
In fact, the Finance Department transferred 410 crore of the Social Justice Department and Rs 335 crore to the Women and Child Development Department to give money to the Ladli sisters of Maharashtra. On this, Eknath Shinde MLA and Social Justice Minister Sanjay Shirsat has become angry. He heard Finance Minister Ajit Pawar a lot.

Sanjay Raut praised Ajit Pawar
On Sunday (May 4), Sanjay Raut reacted to this and said in a press conference, “Ajit Pawar works with discipline in his ministry. A discipline minister is sitting there. He knows where to spend how much to spend.”

Tension between Eknath Shinde-Azit Pawar faction
Significantly, Sanjay Shirsat expressed his displeasure over Ajit Pawar and said that if he does it arbitrary, then why does the Social Justice Ministry not stop? The leader of the Shinde faction claimed that he would complain to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. In such a situation, it can be said that there is a situation of tension between the parties of both the Deputy Chief Ministers.

Headache became a ladki bahin scheme?
In fact, Mahayuti’s Devendra Fadnavis government in Maharashtra is not able to give 1500 rupees to the eligible women of the scheme. The reason for this is a decrease in funds of Finance Department. On the one hand, Eknath Shinde has claimed that the Ladli Bahna Yojana will not be stopped, so now the government is not able to pay even the money.

In order to give money to eligible women in Ladli Bahna Yojana, the Finance Department has to cut the budget of other schemes and departments. The ministers and leaders of other departments are not happy with this.

Opposition raising questions
On the one hand, Sanjay Raut is claiming that the Ladli Bahn Yojana in Maharashtra is almost closed, while Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad is concerned that if Devendra Fadnavis was unable to give money to women, then why make such big promises?

Aurangzeb tomb: There has been a demand to remove the grave of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb once again in Maharashtra. Minister Sanjay Shirsat, while targeting Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi, said that he is the child of Aurangzeb. They should get a grave in their house.

At the same time, Shiv Sena Shinde faction MLA Shirsat said that the city where the grave of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb is located, will be renamed from Khuldabad to Ratnapur. In this regard, Sanjay Shirsat will meet Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and formally present this demand after a cabinet meeting today (Tuesday, April 8).

Where is Aurangzeb’s grave located?

Chhatrapati is the tomb of Aurangzeb in Khuldabad, about 25 km from the city of Sambhajinagar. The graves of Aurangzeb, his son Azam Shah, Nizam Asaf Jah and many others are located in this area. Recently, the movement started regarding this.

Many organizations including many ministers of Maharashtra, VHP and Bajrang Dal raised and demonstrated. However, after the violence in Nagpur, the voice of this slowed down.

What did Devendra Fadnavis say?

Then Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had clarified that this grave is a protected monument and cannot be removed, as well as said that Aurangzeb would not be allowed to be glorified.

Now that Minister Shirsat has placed a new demand, it will be important to see what the Chief Minister takes on this.

Shirsat also said last month, “There is no place in Maharashtra for the tomb of the cruel Emperor Aurangzeb, who harasses and killing Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.”

Shirsat said that Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar was earlier known as Khadi and later its name was changed to Aurangabad.

The Shiv Sena leader said, “Similarly Khuldabad was earlier known as Ratnapur. The names of many places were changed during Aurangzeb’s reign. We are going to change the name of Khuldabad to Ratnapur.

Government will form memorial

The patron minister of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district said, “We are in the process of changing the names of all the places in which ‘later’ (eg Auranga ‘). Ratnapur was changed to Khuldabad during Aurangzeb’s reign.

Shirsat said that the government wants to build a memorial there (in Khuldabad) in which the history of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and his son Sambhaji Maharaj will be displayed.