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Special session for Maratha quota in February: Eknath Shinde

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 19 December 2023
Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced that the government will grant reservation to the Maratha community at a special session of the state legislature in February. The Maharashtra State Backward Class Commission is collecting data to ensure foolproof and long-lasting reservation. Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange set a December 24 deadline for the government to grant reservation, with protests planned if it is not met. The government is taking steps to defend Maratha quota in the Supreme Court, including filing a curative petition and engaging renowned senior lawyers.
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