Overview

• The September 2 government resolution directs use of Hyderabad Gazette entries to let eligible Marathas obtain Kunbi caste certificates, which would allow them to claim OBC benefits after verification.
• Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis defended the move as lawful and limited to applicants with valid proof of Kunbi ancestry, saying the state will present its position in court.
• Senior minister Chhagan Bhujbal said the GR was issued under pressure, warned against encroachment on OBC quotas, and pledged a legal and street campaign, including a plan to approach the Supreme Court.
• Multiple PILs in the Bombay High Court seek to quash the GR as arbitrary and ultra vires, with the bench directing amendments to one plea and hearings expected soon.
• Tensions rose after police reported an alleged suicide in Latur linked to fears over OBC reservations, as OBC organisations announced plans for large protest rallies in Mumbai in early October.