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Scrap Justice Shinde Committee on Maratha reservation: OBC leader Chhagan Bhujbal

Chhagan Bhujbal, a Maharashtra Minister and prominent OBC leader, demands govt. scrap Justice Shinde Committee to expedite Maratha quota process. He urges govt. to conduct caste-based survey like Bihar before including Marathas in OBC Kunbi category

The Hindu

Scrap Shinde committee, stay Kunbi certificates for Marathas: Chhagan Bhujbal

MUMBAI: In a strong statement on the Maratha-OBC face-off, food and civil supplies minister Chhagan Bhujbal demanded that the Justice Shinde committee set up by his own government to outline the procedure of giving Kunbi certificates to Marathas with Kunbi antecedents, be wound up. He also said that the Kunbi…

The Times of India

Stop giving Marathas Kunbi certificates: Maharashtra minister Chhagan Bhujbal

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Watch | Maratha reservation stir | What are its implications of the OBC backlash?

In this episode of Talking Politics, we discuss the implications of the OBC backlash over the Maratha reservation stir and its impact on the domestic politics of the state.

The Hindu

No discussions on seat sharing yet: Ajit Pawar

He said no discussions have taken place regarding seat sharing for the upcoming elections in Maharashtra.

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How can you transform Marathas into Kunbis: NCP leader Bhujbal

Chhagan Bhujbal (Maharashtra Minister, Pune OBC leader) criticized Maratha leader Jarange-Patil's stance on OBC quota. He questioned how paperwork proving Marathas were Kunbi OBCs was suddenly being discovered.

The Hindu

NCP split | Ajit Pawar faction submits 40 responses to Speaker; senior Pawar group nine

NCP factions led by Sharad & Ajit Pawar present responses to Speaker in disqualification petitions. Both sides seek to disqualify MLAs supporting opposing faction. 40 responses from Ajit's faction & 9 from Sharad's.

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After OBC rally to counter Jarange Patil, Wadettiwar distances himself from Bhujbal

Congressman and Maharashtra Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Vijay Wadettiwar said there should not be any fight or rift between the OBC and the Maratha communities

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Sharad Pawar snipes at Modi, says never seen a PM who attacks CMs in a personal manner

Sharad Pawar critiqued PM Modi's personal attacks on Chief Ministers, saying no PM had done this before. He also clarified his meeting with nephew Ajit Pawar, saying it was a longstanding tradition of the Pawar clan to come together to celebrate Deepavali.

The Hindu

Pawar family maintains Diwali tradition despite NCP split

While the bhau beej programme usually takes place at Sharad Pawar’s Govindbaug residence in Baramati, this time it was held at his nephew’s residence in the nearby Katewadi village.

The Hindu

Don't want to hide my caste, haven't done politics using it: Sharad Pawar

Nationalist Congress Party president Sharad Pawar said he has all the respect for the OBC community, but he does not want to hide the caste he was born in..

The Hindu

BJP's unconventional move in Chhattisgarh: Christian candidate Prabodh Minj takes centre stage in Lundra

LUNDRA (CHHATTISGARH): Known for its vocal stance on religious conversion, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chose Prabodh Minj, a practicing Catholic Christian, as its candidate for this constituency reserved for the scheduled tribes in North Chhattisgarh.

The Times of India

Maratha vs OBC friction over quota causes schism within ‘Mahayuti’ allies

Tussle between Maratha & OBC communities strains Mahayuti parties; CM urges restraint; OBC leaders oppose Maratha quota; Pankaja Munde visits Kshirsagar family; Dhangar community demands ST quota.

The Hindu

Don't create confusion among OBCs, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde tells NCP minister Chhagan Bhujbal

MUMBAI: Maharashtra chief minister Ekanth Shinde strongly criticized NCP minister Chhagan Bhujbal's aggressive stance on the Maratha quota issue, vowing to oppose the state government if necessary to safeguard the interests of the OBC community.

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Ruling ‘Mahayuti’ parties reign supreme in Maharashtra gram panchayat election

The ruling tripartite ‘Mahayuti’ parties bested the Opposition three-party Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) in the Maharashtra gram panchayat (GP) polls, with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday stating that the results were clear proof of the faith displayed by the State’s electorate in the ruling government.

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Jharkhand’s lone NCP MLA withdraws support from Hemant Soren-led government

Kamlesh Kumar Singh, the lone Jharkhand MLA from the Ajit Pawar faction of the Nationalist Congress Party announced on Wednesday that he would withdraw support from the Hemant Soren-led government in the State

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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

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Welcome assertion: On the defection issue and the Supreme Court’s deadline for the Maharashtra Speaker

As long as the Speaker is vested with the authority to adjudicate disqualification issues, it will be difficult to free matters of defection from politics

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Maratha quota stir | Situation under control in Beed; 49 people arrested

Police have arrested 49 people in connection with the violence in Maharashtra’s Beed district during the ongoing agitation for Maratha reservation, an official said. A curfew was imposed in parts of Beed district after a series of incidents of violence and arson targeting properties of politicians.

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Lok Sabha MP Sunil Tatkare welcomes Supreme Court order in NCP split case

Sunil Tatkare, Mumbai MP, welcomes SC's directive to Speaker to decide NCP's petition seeking disqualification of nine MLAs of Ajit Pawar faction by Jan '24. SC also asked Speaker to decide cross-petitions of Shiv Sena factions by Dec '23. Tatkare said NCP satisfied with SC's decision to treat petitions separately.

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Morning Digest | ‘Overshot’ main cause of fatal accident in Andhra Pradesh, suspect Railway officials; ED summons Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi excise policy case, and more

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Maratha quota stir descends into violence as homes of NCP leaders are torched

The raging Maratha quota agitation veered dangerously towards arson and vandalism on Monday, with agitators torching the homes and offices of two elected representatives from Beed district who are members of rival Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) factions.

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Maratha Reservation: NCP MLA residence set on fire in Beed

The MLA said that he and his family were safe adding that there was a huge loss of property due to fire. Read further on Dynamite News:

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SC puts Maharashtra Speaker on a deadline to decide defection pleas against breakaway Shiv Sena, NCP lawmakers

The Supreme Court on Monday directed Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar to decide disqualification petitions filed under the Tenth Schedule (anti-defection law) of the Constitution against the Chief Minister Eknath Shinde camp in the Shiv Sena dispute by December 31, 2023. Rahul Narwekar to decide disqualification petitions against the Chief…

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Govt is not inclined to save Jarange Patil's life: Uddhav Thackeray

MUMBAI: With Maratha reservation quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil’s fast entering the fifth day, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray warned his health is deteriorating and said the government does not seem inclined to save his life

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