Prominent OBC leader and Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Chhagan Bhujbal, and Union Minister Narayan Rane expressed dissatisfaction with the State government’s decision on the reservation issue, with Mr. Bhujbal particularly questioning the “backdoor entry” of Marathas into the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category.
They criticised the State government’s move, highlighting concerns about the potential impact on OBCs and the historical legacy of the Maratha community.
Mr. Bhujbal, a member of Ajit Pawar faction of NCP, also criticised Justice (retd.) Sandeep Shinde, who heads a committee investigating Kunbi records of Marathas, alleges excessive salary compared to the Chief Justice of India, deeming it an unnecessary expenditure. Mr. Rane too disagreed with the Shinde government’s decision to extend OBC benefits to Marathas, fearing it would encroach on the rights of Other Backward Communities and lead to unrest in Maharashtra.
