The demand for a quota by the comparatively socially and economically privileged Maratha community prompts a reevaluation of the very bedrock of reservation policies—social justice.
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde made announcement in assembly Tuesday. But Maratha activist Manoj Jarange-Patil has threatened to renew protests unless 24 December deadline for reservation is met.
With its own nominees, the state government led by Eknath Shinde, can drive commission’s work faster and make good on its promise of granting reservation to Marathas.
Anand Nirgude tendered his resignation, without citing any reason, on 4 December, soon after 2 other members, Balaji Killarikar & Laxman Hake, quit over ‘govt interference’ in panel’s work.
Balaji Killarikar & Laxman Hake quit Maharashtra State Backward Class Commission earlier this month, at a time when Maratha reservation issue is gathering steam in the state.
NCP minister Bhujbal speaks against ‘backdoor entry’ for Marathas in OBC quota, drawing flak from Sena minister Desai. Community leader says OBCs planning stir post-Diwali.
Maharashtra CM spoke on phone to activist Manoj Jarange-Patil, who is on hunger strike. The state government has called for an all-party meeting Wednesday to discuss quota issue.
Protesters demanding reservation for Maratha community attacked home of NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) MLA in Beed & office of BJP MLA in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district.
Patil submitted his resignation to Lok Sabha Speaker Sunday. In his resignation letter, he said the Maratha issue has been pending for 'long, long time'.
If extremely heavy rainfall can cause such damage without a rare event like a cloudburst, it should leave the system working toward India’s disaster preparedness thinking.
One such website has drawn particular scrutiny for spreading fake stories that have upset not only the Indian but also foreign defence firms by falsely attributing misinformation.
THIS RESERVATION POLICY WAS INTRODUCED AFTER INDEPENDENCE ON THE ASSUMPTION TO FACILITATE THE UNPRIVELGED TO THE MAINSTREAM OF THE SOCIETY FOR A LIMITED PERIOD ONLY BUT CONTINUED TILL DATE DUE TO VOTE BANK POLITICS.THE MERITORIOUS PEOPLE EITHER SERVE IN PRIVATE COMPANIES OR GO ABROAD FOR BETTER PROSPECTS,LEAVING THE REST MOSTLY IN GOVT SERVICE,RESULTING IN MEDIOCRE SERVICE IN GENERAL.THIS IS TOTALLY UNJUSTIFIED TO REST OF THE POPULATION BUT WHO CARES ABOUT PEOPLE’S CRY IN THE WILDERNESS?!
But why should the SCs & STs have any issues, if their quotas are not affected ? It is not a healthy sign of one caste group objecting to another caste group – it’s up to the policy makers of the day, addressing contemporary concerns – so well espoused in this very article.
Meanwhile, it’s fair to say that the quota for native Kunbis should be protected, while onboarding Marathas, in proportion to the former’s numbers.
THIS RESERVATION POLICY WAS INTRODUCED AFTER INDEPENDENCE ON THE ASSUMPTION TO FACILITATE THE UNPRIVELGED TO THE MAINSTREAM OF THE SOCIETY FOR A LIMITED PERIOD ONLY BUT CONTINUED TILL DATE DUE TO VOTE BANK POLITICS.THE MERITORIOUS PEOPLE EITHER SERVE IN PRIVATE COMPANIES OR GO ABROAD FOR BETTER PROSPECTS,LEAVING THE REST MOSTLY IN GOVT SERVICE,RESULTING IN MEDIOCRE SERVICE IN GENERAL.THIS IS TOTALLY UNJUSTIFIED TO REST OF THE POPULATION BUT WHO CARES ABOUT PEOPLE’S CRY IN THE WILDERNESS?!
Very good article & excellent presentation.
But why should the SCs & STs have any issues, if their quotas are not affected ? It is not a healthy sign of one caste group objecting to another caste group – it’s up to the policy makers of the day, addressing contemporary concerns – so well espoused in this very article.
Meanwhile, it’s fair to say that the quota for native Kunbis should be protected, while onboarding Marathas, in proportion to the former’s numbers.