Even as the Maratha community called off its bandh in Mumbai, but continued with the agitation for a quota in education and jobs elsewhere in the state, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has indicated that he is prepared to hold talks with the Sakal Maratha Samaj.

"The government has always been ready to discuss the demands. We took several positive decisions following the silent protests. We're ready to discuss the matter further," Fadnavis said in a statement on Wednesday, even as protesters and Opposition parties demanded his resignation.