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No CM face, alliance turmoil: It’s a tightrope for both BJP and Congress in Maharashtra

Weeks after the Haryana poll results, the assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand provide yet another provincial setting for a face-off between the two principal national alliances. But pre-poll alliances are grappling with pressures and pulls of seat negotiations.

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From Pawar to Shinde, Maratha-OBC quota row leaves parties in a bind ahead of Maharashtra polls

The Maratha demand to grant Kunbi certificates to all Marathas in order to grant them an OBC quota, and the OBC community’s opposition to these demands, have left Maharashtra’s political stalwarts in a bind ahead of the assembly polls.

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Manoj Jarange warns of hunger strike if quota demand not met before June 4

Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil warned on Sunday that he would once again go on a hunger strike on June 4 if the Maratha reservation issue is not resolved by the state government. Read further on Dynamite News:

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"We want implementation of 'Sage Soyare": Maratha reservation activist Jarange Patil refuses to end hunger strike

Maratha reservation activist, Manoj Jarange Patil reiterated his demand for the implementation of 'Sage Soyare' (relatives from the family tree), a day after the Maharashtra Assembly passed the Maratha reservation bill. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Maharashtra government approves bill to extend 10 per cent reservation to Marathas

The Maharashtra government on Tuesday approved a bill, extending reservation to Marathas above the 50 per cent mark in a special session of the state legislature. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Special session of Maharashtra Assembly for Maratha Reservation likely to be called this weekend

After Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil started yet another indefinite hunger strike, a special session of the Maharashtra Assembly in connection to the Reservation is likely to be called at this weekend. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Maratha reservation activist Jarange Patil declares indefinite hunger strike from Feb 10

Amid the row over the Maratha reservation, activist Manoj Jarange Patil on Wednesday said that he will be going on an another indefinite hunger strike from February 10. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Maratha reservation activists celebrate after Manoj Jarange Patil calls off quota stir

Maratha reservation activists celebrated after Manoj Jarange Patil announced that he was calling off protests as the Maharashtra government had accepted their demands. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Shivaji descendant Sambhaji Chatrapati invites Maharashtra MPs to discuss Maratha reservation

Maratha community leader Sambhaji Chatrapati invites all 67 Maharashtra MPs to Delhi to discuss Maratha reservation issue.

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Bhujbal vs Jarange Patil verbal duel escalates amid Maratha quota stir

Maharashtra Minister Chhagan Bhujbal alleged there was a threat to his life from Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil, who demanded Bhujbal not be given more powers.

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Won’t heed anyone’s advice as I believe I’m on the right track, says Chhagan Bhujbal

Chhagan Bhujbal, NCP leader and Maharashtra Minister, sparks controversy with his comments on Maratha reservation issue and against pro-quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil. He believes Marathas should get a separate quota instead of eating into OBC's share. He calls Jarange Patil 'immature, illiterate, and arrogant' for threatening government

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Jarange accuses Bhujbal of creating rift, disturbing peace

Manoj Jarange Patil accuses Chhagan Bhujbal of creating rift among communities; asks if provocative language used at rallies is govt. policy on Maratha reservation. Patil says Marathas will ensure they get reservation, while Neelam Gorhe states issue to be discussed in Winter Session of legislature

The Hindu

Schism within Maharashtra government over Jalna lathi-charge incident

Mahayuti govt in dissonance over Jalna lathi-charge incident; Shiv Sena Minister writes to CM Shinde demanding stay on reassignment of ex-Jalna SP Tushar Doshi to CID, Pune; Opposition pounces on letter, hinting at schism between Shinde & Fadnavis camps; Maratha quota activists & OBC leader divided on Doshi's reassignment.

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Pass a bill to grant quota to Marathas in winter session of Maharashtra legislature: Jarange to govt

Addressing a rally in Thane, the home turf of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, he reminded the government of the December 24 deadline

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Maratha quota stir: Activist Jarange Patil announces statewide tour from November 15

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil said he would commence his Maharashtra tour to seek the blessings of the Maratha community from Kolhapur on November 15 and end it in Shevgaon (in Ahmednagar district) on November 23.

The Hindu

Chhagan Bhujbal crosses swords with Jarange Patil over Maratha quota

OBC leader Chhagan Bhujbal called on OBCs to spread "terror" to get things done, while Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil warned of "choking" lifelines of politicians if demands not met.

The Hindu

Pro-Maratha quota activist’s kidneys, liver swollen; doctors indicate long recovery period

Speaking from the hospital on Friday morning, Mr. Patil said that he had ended his fast but the quota agitation continues.

The Hindu

Maratha quota stir: Jarange Patil withdraws hunger strike, puts out fresh ultimatum

Manoj Jarange Patil agrees to withdraw hunger strike after State govt delegation persuades him. Gives Dec 24 deadline for blanket reservation for all Marathas in State. Warns of extreme steps if govt deceives them.

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Maratha reservation agitators blacken posters of Shinde, Fadnavis in Thane

Maratha reservation agitators blacken the posters of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minisiter Devendra Fadnavis in Bhiwandi, Thane.

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"Eknath Shinde will take a proper decision on the Maratha reservation": Maharashtra minister assures protestors

Assuring reservation activist Manoj Patil, who ended his strike on Tuesday, of the government's support, Maharashtra Minister Uday Samant exuded confidence that the Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led government will take a proper decision on the issue of the Maratha reservation.

The Hindu

Maratha quota stir | Jarange Patil issues fresh ultimatum, lashes out at State government

In his ultimatum to the Maharashtra government, Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil warned of relinquishing water if the government did not grant reservation for all Marathas

The Hindu

Fast unto death across Maharashtra, says pro-Maratha quota activist

Despite his declining health, pro-Maratha quota campaigner Manoj Jarange Patil escalated his protest by urging community members to initiate a fast unto death

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Maratha reservation stir: Jarange Patil casts aspersions on Modi’s intent in granting quota

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil criticizes PM Modi and Maharashtra govt. over reservation issue. He claims PM's silence indicates he no longer needs the poorer sections of the Maratha community. Activists in Maharashtra are intensifying their agitation, with several villages banning entry of politicians and effigy burning. All parties…

The Hindu

Jarange Patil warns of fresh agitation from October 25 if Maratha reservation demand not met

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil on Saturday threatened a renewed agitation starting on October 25

The Hindu

Maratha community lost reservation due to Uddhav Thackeray, says Bawankule

BJP chief Bawankule states Maratha reservation decision agreeable to Jarange, considering impact on other sections. Alleges Thackeray's "incompetency" caused loss of reservation.

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