Maratha quota

Govt to face any legal challenge to Maratha quota: Devendra Fadnavis

"Be it reservation or education or employment we are going to stand firmly behind the community," Fadnavis said.

Jan 23, 2019, 23:52 PM IST

Maratha community to be given independent reservation, no change in existing 52% quota: CM Devendra Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday assured that there would be no changes in the existing reservations in the state due to the Maratha quota.

Nov 27, 2018, 14:48 PM IST

Bombay High Court to hear petition demanding Maratha reservation today

The politically dominant Maratha community constitutes over 30 per cent of the state's population.

Nov 21, 2018, 12:50 PM IST

Maharashtra will have to consult National Commission for Backward Classes on granting Maratha quota

The Maharashtra government will have to consult the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) before taking a policy decision on granting reservation to the Maratha community, according to a law passed by Parliament earlier this year.

Nov 16, 2018, 23:30 PM IST

Maharashtra confims reservation for Marathas, to be implemented from December 1

The Marathas will get 16 per cent reservation, as suggested by Maharashtra State Backward Classes Commission.

Nov 15, 2018, 18:24 PM IST

Bandh across Maharashtra over Maratha reservations, Mumbai area exempt

The earlier bandh, on July 25, had descended into violence in Mumbai.

Aug 09, 2018, 06:53 AM IST

Maratha Kranti Morcha warns of massive protests on August 9 over Maratha quota

MKM is the umbrella body of Maratha groups demanding 16% reservation under the OBC category.

Aug 03, 2018, 00:03 AM IST

Parties to take unanimous stand on Maratha reservations: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis after all-party meet

The agitation demanding reservations for the Marathas had turned violent on Thursday.

Jul 28, 2018, 18:02 PM IST

Maharashtra bandh Day 2 Live updates: Maratha Kranti Morcha calls off Mumbai bandh over demand in govt jobs, education

Stone-pelting and arson were reported from several parts of the state, with protestors clashing with police and torching vehicles at several places.

Jul 25, 2018, 06:56 AM IST