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Maratha-OBC friction: After Bhujbal, Maharashtra LoP Wadettiwar hits out at quota activist Jarange-Patil, says his agitation purely for political gain

OBC leader Wadettiwar also accused Jarange-Patil of seeking political mileage, not for the interests of Maratha community youth. Jarange-Patil countered, saying OBC leaders have no compassion for Marathas.

The Hindu · Nov 10, 2023

Police arrest KEA examination scam kingpin R.D. Patil on the State border

Kalaburagi City Police arrested R.D. Patil, prime accused in the KEA Bluetooth scam, after a 12-day chase. He was arrested at the Karnataka-Maharashtra border. Patil had been evading arrest by hiding in various places in Karnataka and Maharashtra. The police formed 13 teams to capture him. He will be presented…

The Hindu · Nov 10, 2023

‘Within khaki, there’s leverage now,’ says Meeran Chadha Borwankar, author of Madam Commissioner: The Extraordinary Life of an Indian Police Chief

Meeran Chadha Borwankar, a 1981 batch IPS officer from Maharashtra, reflects on her 36-year journey in the police service in her book, ‘Madam Commissioner’. She petitioned the Supreme Court in the Bilkis Bano gangrape case. She retired in 2017. She faced gender bias in the service, but now physical standards…

The Hindu · Nov 10, 2023

Maharashtra OBC quota: Opposition says Chhagan Bhujbal's comment shows lack of consensus in govt

MUMBAI: The opposition in Maharashtra has attacked the government over food and civil supplies minister Chhagan Bhujbal's statement that he would oppose the backdoor entry of Marathas into the OBC quota.

The Times of India · Nov 7, 2023

Don't create confusion among OBCs, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde tells NCP minister Chhagan Bhujbal

MUMBAI: Maharashtra chief minister Ekanth Shinde strongly criticized NCP minister Chhagan Bhujbal's aggressive stance on the Maratha quota issue, vowing to oppose the state government if necessary to safeguard the interests of the OBC community.

The Times of India · Nov 7, 2023

OBC leaders targeting Marathas, claims quota activist Manoj Jarange

Quota activist Manoj Jarange on November 7 alleged that OBC leaders were targeting Marathas by getting false offences registered against them and said Maratha leaders should stand with the youth of the community. Mr. Jarange’s statement comes a day after Maharashtra Minister Chhagan Bhujbal said “backdoor” attempts to grant reservation…

The Hindu · Nov 7, 2023

Ruling ‘Mahayuti’ parties reign supreme in Maharashtra gram panchayat election

The ruling tripartite ‘Mahayuti’ parties bested the Opposition three-party Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) in the Maharashtra gram panchayat (GP) polls, with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday stating that the results were clear proof of the faith displayed by the State’s electorate in the ruling government.

The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023

SP visits villages in Maoist-affected areas along the border with Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra

SP Kiran Khare visited Mukunoor village in Palimela mandal to ensure high voter turnout in Telangana Assembly elections. He urged villagers to vote without fear and warned youth against falling prey to ultras. CI Kiran and SI Thomas Reddy accompanied him.

The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde applauds Grand Alliance's victory in Gram Panchayat elections

MUMBAI: Reacting to the outcomes of the recent gram panchayat elections in Maharashtra, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde emphasized the voters' rejection of those who had betrayed their trust, subtly referencing the Shiv Sena (UBT).

The Times of India · Nov 6, 2023

Maratha quota activist plans statewide tour to raise pressure on Shinde government

Manoj Jarange-Patil on Sunday said he would soon resume his Maharashtra tour. Villages will begin holding ‘chain fasts’ from December 1 until the Maratha community is granted reservation.

The Hindu · Nov 5, 2023