CM Eknath Shinde’s announcement that Marathas will be given all benefits enjoyed by OBCs till they get reservation has evoked criticism from Senior OBC leader Chhagan Bhujbal.
OBC leader Chhagan Bhujbal has opposed granting Marathas reservation from OBC quota. Patil says if Chhagan Bhujbal doesn't resign, Maharashtra CM will 'have to think about it'.
NCP minister Chhagan Bhujbal, who had grown muted after being embroiled in graft cases and serving jail time, is now making an aggressive bid to fill the OBC leadership void.
Bhujbal questioned granting of OBC certificates to Marathas & criticised ministers and judges for pleading before Maratha activist Manoj Jarange Patil to end his indefinite fast.
Newly-inducted Maharashtra minister says Sharad Pawar's many U-turns persuaded him to support Ajit, adds that breakaway NCP MLAs still stand by ideology of Shivaji, Phule, Ambedkar.
Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.
The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.
Export arrangements entered with nations ranging from Azerbaijan to Zimbabwe, highlighting both geographic reach & growing contours of Pakistan’s defence export composition.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
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