The Bombay High Court (HC) on Tuesday declined to grant an interim stay on petitions challenging the Maharashtra government's decision to issue Kunbi caste certificates to Maratha community members who can prove their OBC lineage, news agency PTI reported. Five petitions, filed by various OBC groups and members, argued that the move would effectiv
07 October,2025 02:47 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentCongress leader Vijay Wadettiwar on Friday alleged the Maharashtra government's recent GR on Maratha quota has harmed the interests of OBCs, and accused it of spreading hatred between communities, reported the PTI. Wadettiwar also attacked minister and senior Ajit Pawar-led NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal, alleging that he was indulging in "hypocrisy"
19 September,2025 02:49 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAmid the stir between the government and the Maratha morcha activists, the Bombay High Court on Thursday dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by an advocate against the Maharashtra government's decision. The PIL was filed by an advocate against the government for issuing Kunbi caste certificates to Maratha community members for reserv
18 September,2025 05:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe ongoing Maratha Morcha has brought cargo movement across Maharashtra to a grinding halt. With all major connectivity routes to South Mumbai – including Atal Setu, Navi Mumbai routes, Panvel, and the Eastern Freeway – completely shut for heavy vehicles and ODC consignments, cargo and other stuff which was meant to be shipped has been
18 September,2025 05:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA bunch of petitions has been filed in the Bombay High Court, challenging the Maharashtra government's decision to issue Kunbi caste certificates to the Maratha community for availing reservation in education and public service, reported news agency PTI. While two fresh petitions have been filed against the decision, another person, who had earlie
11 September,2025 02:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMaratha quota activist Manoj Jarange and the government seem to be singing different tunes when it comes to issuing Other Backward Classes (OBC) caste certificates to the Marathas of Marathwada. Jarange has claimed that based on the Hyderabad gazette, all Marathas of the region will get OBC caste certificates. However, Revenue Minister Chandrashek
11 September,2025 10:32 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev ShivadekarOn Monday, leaders of Other Backward Classes (OBC) outfits resolved to oppose the Government Resolution (GR) on the Maratha quota, both through legal channels and public demonstrations, news agency PTI reported. Following the meeting, Congress Legislature Party leader Vijay Wadettiwar addressed the media, highlighting a key concern: the removal of
08 September,2025 10:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAs the agitation for the Maratha reservation led by Manoj Jarange continues to dominate headlines, other communities are beginning to voice their own long-pending demands. In a significant political development, Vijay Wadettiwar has called upon senior OBC leader Chhagan Bhujbal for a meeting to discuss the Maratha reservation issue. Meanwhile, the
08 September,2025 03:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMaratha leader Manoj Jarange Patil has intensified his demand for reservation for the Maratha community under the Kunbi category, stressing that poor children are suffering without it. He urged the government to grant under 50 per cent reservation, asserting, “All Marathas should get at least under 50 per cent reservation. My agitation is sol
08 September,2025 12:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Part (NCP) Minister and OBC leader Chhagan Bhujbal on Friday said that the Maharashtra government has opened a Pandora's box by issuing Maratha quota government resolution (GR), reported the PTI. Bhujbal criticised the Maharashtra government’s decision to accept quota activist Manoj Jarange's deman
05 September,2025 04:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActivist Manoj Jarange on Friday said the Maratha community, "though eligible for reservation since 1881", had not sought it earlier as it was a progressive group, but now needed quota to secure the future of its generations, reported news agency PTI. Speaking to reporters at a hospital in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, where he was admitted after
05 September,2025 02:30 PM IST | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
