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Will Eshwarappa being in the fray help or hurt BJP in Shivamogga Lok Sabha constituency?

K.S. Eshwarappa's decision to contest against BJP in Shivamogga Lok Sabha seat creates uncertainty in upcoming elections.

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Sharad’s ‘Pawar play’ queers the pitch for the ruling alliance in high-stakes Lok Sabha seats of Madha, Baramati, Beed

Sharad Pawar strategically divides opposition, causing rifts within BJP-NCP alliance in Maharashtra ahead of Lok Sabha elections.

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OBC leaders extend unconditional support for Congress

An umbrella organisation of OBC outfits called on Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday and announced its “unconditional support” to the INDIA bloc.

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Karnataka Lok Sabha polls: Eshwarappa to contest as Independent against Yediyurappa’s son Raghavendra in Shivamogga

BJP senior leader and OBC face K.S. Eshwarappa announced on Friday, at a meeting of his supporters, that he would contest against party veteran B.S. Yediyurappa’s son B.Y. Raghavendra for the Shivamogga Lok Sabha seat. This follows his son K.E. Kantesh not getting party ticket to contest for the Haveri…

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BJP closely watching Eshwarappa’s meeting, as supporters want him to contest against BSY’s son

The BJP, which released the list of candidates for 20 Lok Sabha seats of total 28 in Karnataka on Thursday, is watching the outcome of a meeting convened by supporters of its OBC face and former Deputy Chief Minister K.S. Eshwarappa in Shivamogga on Friday, as the meeting may resolve…

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Manoj Jarange, others booked for illegal protests seeking Maratha quota under OBC category

Manoj Jarange booked in two cases after Maratha quota protests in Beed, Maharashtra, demanding OBC status for Kunbi Marathas.

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'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra': Priyanka Gandhi questions BJP's decade-long rule on unemployment, farmer protests

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra questioned the BJP's decade-long rule, highlighting concerns over youth unemployment, farmer protests, and inflation in the country on Sunday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Maratha quota | Jarange-Patil claims Maharashtra government planning to trap and arrest him

Maratha quota activist accuses government of framing him, vows to continue hunger strike for OBC reservation.

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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.

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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.

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Prakash Ambedkar urges Jarange-Patil to contest Lok Sabha to give weight to Maratha quota demands

Prakash Ambedkar exhorted Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil to contest as an Independent from Jalna

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Congress govt in Gujarat included PM Modi's caste in OBC list in 1994: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticizes Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for debating Prime Minister Narendra Modi's caste, stating that Modi's caste was included in the OBC list by a Congress government in Gujarat and later by the Centre.

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People will teach the ‘Italian’ Rahul Gandhi a lesson for insulting Modi, OBCs: Maharashtra BJP chief Bawankule

Pune BJP president criticizes Rahul Gandhi for insulting OBCs, calls for OBC leaders in Congress to resign.

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370 seats for BJP, Cong ‘cancel culture’ : Takeaways from Modi’s last speech to 17th Lok Sabha

It was his last speech of the current Lok Sabha session, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi used the opportunity to lash out at the Opposition alliance, especially the Congress, and claim that the BJP will win as many as 370 parliamentary seats in the upcoming general elections.

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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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Chhagan Bhujbal dismisses claims of being sidelined in Ajit-led NCP

Prominent OBC leader and Maharashtra Minister Chhagan Bhujbal refuted claims of being sidelined within the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress party despite criticising the State government’s handling of the Maratha quota agitation.

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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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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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"Conspiracy to end quotas," Rahul Gandhi on UGC new draft

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said that UGC's new draft was a conspiracy to end the reservation benefit extended to the SC, ST and OBC, adding that the Congress "will never let this happen." Read further on Dynamite News:

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Centre says ‘de-reservation’ of seats not allowed as UGC draft guidelines spark criticism

Union Education Minister clarifies that no reserved posts will be de-reserved amid controversy over UGC's draft guidelines.

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Central university faculty | Reserved category applicants outnumber general candidates

Applications are being submitted through the newly launched ‘CU Chayan’, the UGC’s job portal to manage appointments of faculty members in various Central Universities in the country.

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Maratha quota | Bhujbal, Rane criticise Maharashtra government

OBC leader and Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Chhagan Bhujbal and Union Minister Narayan Rane fear the Maratha quota would encroach on the rights of Other Backward Communities and lead to unrest in Maharashtra

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Maratha leaders must put a stop to Jarange-Patil’s designs, says OBC leader Chhagan Bhujbal

Maharashtra cabinet Minister and other backward class (OBC) leader Chhagan Bhujbal exhorted top Maratha leaders in Maharashtra to put a stop to Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil’s activities that were holding the State government and the public “hostage”, while warning that even the OBCs could create pressure and cause political…

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Marathas cannot share OBC quota pie: Prakash Ambedkar

Prakash Ambedkar explains why Marathas & OBCs must have separate quotas for progress in Maharashtra & why Mohan Bhagwat won't discuss Constitution.

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