Maharashtra Assembly Discusses Maratha Reservation in Special Session

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde emphasizes that Maratha reservations will be granted according to law, ensuring no impact on other communities' quotas.

The Maharashtra government held a special Assembly session on February 20, 2024, to discuss Maratha reservation, following a report on the community's social, economic, and educational backwardness.
Chief Minister Eknath Shinde stated that Maratha reservations would be granted according to the law, emphasizing that the quota for other communities would not be affected.
The decision for the session was influenced by Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil's hunger strike and a survey conducted on nearly 2-2.5 crore people.
The Supreme Court previously struck down Maratha reservations, citing the breach of the 50 percent ceiling on overall reservations, but the state has filed a curative petition.
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