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Maharashtra makes way for 10% quota for all Marathas

The Maharashtra government tabled a Bill in the State Assembly, intending to extend 10% reservation to Marathas above the 50% mark cap

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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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Morning Digest | Farmers to resume march on Feb 21 after rejecting Centre’s offer; students can appear for 10th, 12th board exams twice from 2025, and more

From the farmers march to an update on board exams, here is a select list of stories to start the day on Feb 20, 2024

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Eknath Shinde promises quota for Marathas, reassures OBCs

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde reaffirms commitment to Maratha reservation without affecting OBC quotas, ahead of legislative session.

The Hindu

MES lodges complaint against rule on Kannada boards

MES leaders complain to Maharashtra government about Karnataka's imposition of Kannada on people, seeking support in border dispute suit.

The Hindu

PM Modi lauds Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on birth anniversary; Maharashtra Chief Minister Shinde pays tribute at Shivneri Fort

Shivaji Maharaj birth anniversary: PM Narendra Modi has often lauded Shivaji for his military and administrative genius and had invoked the much-admired Maratha king in his speech at the BJP convention as well.

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Morning digest | PM Modi has effectively implemented Ram Rajya, says BJP resolution; Trinamool Congress leader arrested in connection with Sandeshkhali sexual assault and violence case , and more

From routine freezing of Congress accounts by Income Tax department to Trump being fined $364 million for fraud, read a select list of stories from The Hindu to start the day.

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‘Issues on ground are not solved by making speeches in parliament and taking selfies,’ Ajit Pawar fires salvo against cousin Supriya Sule

Stressing that he had not stolen anybody’s party, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar took aim at his cousin and incumbent Baramati MP Supriya Sule by saying that work could never get done by “merely making speeches in Parliament” and “clicking selfies.”

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Maharashtra Backward Class Commission submits Maratha survey report to Shinde; special session on Feb. 20 to address demands

Maharashtra State Backward Class Commission submits comprehensive survey report on Maratha community for reservation law formulation.

The Hindu

Ashok Chavan’s exit casts shadow on Congress’s fortunes in Rajya Sabha polls

The resignation of senior Congressman Ashok Chavan and potential Congress split in Maharashtra overshadow the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections.

The Hindu

Uddhav Thackeray mocks Modi, BJP for ‘low self-confidence’ ahead of Lok Sabha election

Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray criticizes PM Modi and BJP for poaching leaders from opposition parties, questions their self-confidence.

The Hindu

SC to hear on maintainability of UBT plea against Speaker’s ruling in Shiv Sena dispute

Appearing before a three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sunil Prabhu, submitted that the petition needed to be heard urgently.

The Hindu

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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Journalist Nikhil Wagle’s car attacked by BJP workers in Pune, press groups slam violence

After journalist Nikhil Wagle’s vehicle was attacked by alleged BJP workers in Pune last night, the Mumbai Press Club issued a statement strongly condemning it.

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Two shootings on camera: Why the heat’s turned up for Shinde and Fadnavis

Over the last seven days, two instances of violence in Maharashtra have turned up the heat on Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his deputy Devendra Fadnavis.

The Hindu

Victory of invisible power, says Supriya Sule; Ajit Pawar accepts ruling with ‘humility’

The Sharad Pawar faction criticizes the Election Commission's decision, while Ajit Pawar accepts it with humility.

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Uddhav Thackeray bats for ‘inclusive Hindutva’ at Konkan rally, says Muslims, Christians joining him to fight ‘dictatorship’

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray claims that his inclusive brand of Hindutva is attracting Muslims and Christians to fight against dictatorship.

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Sanjay Raut tweets picture of CM Eknath Shinde's son with man accused in murder case

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on February 5 posted on social media a photograph in which Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s son and MP Shrikant Shinde is seen being greeted by a man facing murder charges and currently out on bail.

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Chhagan Bhujbal claims he resigned from Cabinet in November over Maratha quota issue

Maharashtra Minister Chhagan Bhujbal claims resignation over Maratha quota issue, but Deputy CM denies acceptance.

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Shiv Sena's Shinde writes to Kovind in support of simultaneous polls

Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde supports simultaneous polls, stating that frequent elections hinder growth and governance.

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Morning Digest | Military, police bust racket illegally selling Army’s new uniforms; DoPT report says 30 Indian fugitives were located abroad in 2022, and more

From Military, police bust racket illegally selling Army’s new uniforms, to Supreme Court to look into the curious case of ‘planted’ earrings, read a select list of stories from The Hindu to start the day.

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Bhujbal dares Jarange-Patil to challenge Mandal Commission’s recommendations on OBC reservation

Maharashtra Minister challenges Maratha quota activist to challenge OBC reservation process, alleging fake certificates and harassment of OBC families.

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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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Four-time Sangli MLA and Shinde faction Shiv Sena leader Anil Babar passes away

Shiv Sena MLA Anil Babar, aged 74, passes away; Maharashtra Chief Minister mourns the loss and announces state honours for cremation.

The Hindu

Maratha quota stir: As Jarange-Patil clashes with Bhujbal, Fadnavis promises no injustice to OBCs

Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis assures that the BJP will protect the rights of the OBC community in Maharashtra.

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