Maharashtra moves forward on Kunbi plan, but activist seeks blanket OBC quota

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on October 31, 2023
Manoj Jarange, a Maratha quota crusader on a hunger strike, has demanded "blanket" OBC reservations for the entire community. He rejected the state government's plan to link benefits to holders of a "Kunbi" caste certificate. Jarange stated that the government should issue Kunbi certificates to all Marathas and amend the 2004...

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Maharashtra

State in Western India
India witnessed a voter turnout of approximately 68.7% during the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections for 96 seats on Monday. Odisha, Telangana, Jammu &..
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NDA partners, including PM Narendra Modi, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, RLD chief Jayant Chaudhary, LJP president Chirag Paswan, Omprakash Rajbha, and Anupriya..
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Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis discusses the influence of Marathi and Muslim voters on Mumbai seats, highlighting alliances and political strategies. He..
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced five lakh compensation for the kin of the deceased. News channels and posts on social media showed the..
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Uddhav Thackeray, the chief of Shiv Sena (UBT), firmly rejects any chance of making amends with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Mumbai during the..
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Maratha (caste)

Indian caste found predominantly in Maharashtra
Pankaja Munde, daughter of late BJP MP Gopinath Munde, is the BJP's OBC face and candidate for the Beed Lok Sabha seat. The upcoming election on May 13 is a..
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Other Backward Class

Term for socially or educationally disadvantaged group of people in India
PM Modi's proposers in Varanasi showcase his diverse support base from upper castes, OBCs, and SCs, reflecting his inclusive leadership style and broad appeal..
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Delhi police had registered a case on April 28 over the doctored video showing Shah advocating the abolition of reservation for SCs, STs and OBCs, and issued..
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BJP seeks the people’s mandate to cancel “unconstitutional” reservations extended to Muslims by Congress and give back to backward classes what is..
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Manoj Jarange, a Maratha quota crusader on a hunger strike, has demanded "blanket" OBC reservations for the entire community. He rejected the state government's...
on October 31, 2023 • IndiaTimes

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on October 30, 2023 • IndiaTimes

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on October 30, 2023 • IndiaTimes

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