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Fadnavis' big revelation on Maratha reservation: What did he say about Jarange?
The issue of Maratha reservation has once again come under discussion in Maharashtra. Manoj Jarange Patil has again called for a protest demanding reservation for the Maratha community from the OBC category. State Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has clarified his position on this. He has assured to find a solution to the issue of Maratha and OBC reservation within the legal framework. Along with this, he has also made an important statement regarding Manoj Jarange Patil's protest.
Maratha reservation demand and the government's role
Manoj Jarange Patil has held protests, hunger strikes and marches for the past few years demanding reservation for the Maratha community from the OBC category. Under his leadership, the Maratha community has intensified its protests across the state, including Mumbai. This year, on August 29, 2025, Jarange has announced to go on an indefinite hunger strike at Azad Maidan in Mumbai. On this, Chief Minister Fadnavis said, "The government is working within the legal framework to provide reservation to the Maratha community. We will not allow injustice to any community. Care will be taken that no rift is created between the Maratha and OBC communities."
Fadnavis further said, "The demands of the Maratha community have to stand the test of law. If any demand does not stand the test of law, it will not stand in court and the community will have to bear the consequences. That is why we are taking a decision after considering all sides."
Fadnavis's opinion on Jarange's agitation
Manoj Jarange Patil has taken an aggressive stand for Maratha reservation. He has often criticized Fadnavis and accused the government of being reluctant to provide reservation. Reacting to this, Fadnavis said, "We accept that Jarange has protested for the benefit of the Maratha community. But some of his demands do not fit within the framework of the law. We have tried to communicate with him. I have spoken to him myself and tried to explain to him."
Fadnavis considered Jarange's protest as part of democracy, but he appealed to maintain peace during the protest. "Protest is a democratic right, but it should not disrupt law and order. Jarange has promised to hold a peaceful protest during Ganeshotsav, and we welcome it," Fadnavis said.
Concerns of OBC community
The demand for reservation for the Maratha community from the OBC category has also created unrest in the OBC community. OBC community leader and minister Chhagan Bhujbal has opposed Maratha reservation. To this, Fadnavis said, "We will ensure that the OBC community is not unjustly treated while granting reservation to the Maratha community. It is the government's duty to maintain a balance between both communities."
Jarange's protest and the Bombay High Court's decision
Manoj Jarange had announced a hunger strike in Mumbai on August 29. However, the Bombay High Court denied him permission to protest in the backdrop of Ganeshotsav. Jarange expressed strong displeasure over this and criticized Fadnavis, saying, "This is no longer democracy. Even during the British era, hunger strikes were not stopped, but this is happening during Fadnavis's era."
Fadnavis, responding to this criticism, said, "We are not opposing any movement, but it is important to maintain law and order. Ganeshotsav is a major festival of Maharashtra, and we are taking care that there is no confusion during it."
History of Maratha Reservation
The issue of Maratha reservation has been at the center of Maharashtra politics for the past few years. In 2014, the Fadnavis government had given 16% reservation to the Maratha community, but the Supreme Court cancelled this reservation in 2021. After that, Fadnavis gave 10% separate reservation to the Maratha community, but Jarange maintained the demand for reservation from the OBC category, saying that this reservation was insufficient.
Jarange has demanded that the Maratha community be given Kunbi certificates, which would enable Marathas to get benefits under the OBC category. To this, Fadnavis said, "Proper documents are required to issue Kunbi certificates. We are working on this, but it is not legally possible to issue Kunbi certificates to all Marathas."
What next?
The issue of Maratha reservation has once again come under discussion in Maharashtra. Manoj Jarange Patil has again called for a protest demanding reservation for the Maratha community from the OBC category. State Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has clarified his position on this. He has assured to find a solution to the issue of Maratha and OBC reservation within the legal framework. Along with this, he has also made an important statement regarding Manoj Jarange Patil's protest.
Maratha reservation demand and the government's role
Manoj Jarange Patil has held protests, hunger strikes and marches for the past few years demanding reservation for the Maratha community from the OBC category. Under his leadership, the Maratha community has intensified its protests across the state, including Mumbai. This year, on August 29, 2025, Jarange has announced to go on an indefinite hunger strike at Azad Maidan in Mumbai. On this, Chief Minister Fadnavis said, "The government is working within the legal framework to provide reservation to the Maratha community. We will not allow injustice to any community. Care will be taken that no rift is created between the Maratha and OBC communities."
Fadnavis further said, "The demands of the Maratha community have to stand the test of law. If any demand does not stand the test of law, it will not stand in court and the community will have to bear the consequences. That is why we are taking a decision after considering all sides."
Fadnavis's opinion on Jarange's agitation
Manoj Jarange Patil has taken an aggressive stand for Maratha reservation. He has often criticized Fadnavis and accused the government of being reluctant to provide reservation. Reacting to this, Fadnavis said, "We accept that Jarange has protested for the benefit of the Maratha community. But some of his demands do not fit within the framework of the law. We have tried to communicate with him. I have spoken to him myself and tried to explain to him."
Fadnavis considered Jarange's protest as part of democracy, but he appealed to maintain peace during the protest. "Protest is a democratic right, but it should not disrupt law and order. Jarange has promised to hold a peaceful protest during Ganeshotsav, and we welcome it," Fadnavis said.
Concerns of OBC community
The demand for reservation for the Maratha community from the OBC category has also created unrest in the OBC community. OBC community leader and minister Chhagan Bhujbal has opposed Maratha reservation. To this, Fadnavis said, "We will ensure that the OBC community is not unjustly treated while granting reservation to the Maratha community. It is the government's duty to maintain a balance between both communities."
Jarange's protest and the Bombay High Court's decision
Manoj Jarange had announced a hunger strike in Mumbai on August 29. However, the Bombay High Court denied him permission to protest in the backdrop of Ganeshotsav. Jarange expressed strong displeasure over this and criticized Fadnavis, saying, "This is no longer democracy. Even during the British era, hunger strikes were not stopped, but this is happening during Fadnavis's era."
Fadnavis, responding to this criticism, said, "We are not opposing any movement, but it is important to maintain law and order. Ganeshotsav is a major festival of Maharashtra, and we are taking care that there is no confusion during it."
History of Maratha Reservation
The issue of Maratha reservation has been at the center of Maharashtra politics for the past few years. In 2014, the Fadnavis government had given 16% reservation to the Maratha community, but the Supreme Court cancelled this reservation in 2021. After that, Fadnavis gave 10% separate reservation to the Maratha community, but Jarange maintained the demand for reservation from the OBC category, saying that this reservation was insufficient.
Jarange has demanded that the Maratha community be given Kunbi certificates, which would enable Marathas to get benefits under the OBC category. To this, Fadnavis said, "Proper documents are required to issue Kunbi certificates. We are working on this, but it is not legally possible to issue Kunbi certificates to all Marathas."
What next?
Maratha reservation demand and the government's role
Manoj Jarange Patil has held protests, hunger strikes and marches for the past few years demanding reservation for the Maratha community from the OBC category. Under his leadership, the Maratha community has intensified its protests across the state, including Mumbai. This year, on August 29, 2025, Jarange has announced to go on an indefinite hunger strike at Azad Maidan in Mumbai. On this, Chief Minister Fadnavis said, "The government is working within the legal framework to provide reservation to the Maratha community. We will not allow injustice to any community. Care will be taken that no rift is created between the Maratha and OBC communities."
Fadnavis further said, "The demands of the Maratha community have to stand the test of law. If any demand does not stand the test of law, it will not stand in court and the community will have to bear the consequences. That is why we are taking a decision after considering all sides."
Fadnavis's opinion on Jarange's agitation
Manoj Jarange Patil has taken an aggressive stand for Maratha reservation. He has often criticized Fadnavis and accused the government of being reluctant to provide reservation. Reacting to this, Fadnavis said, "We accept that Jarange has protested for the benefit of the Maratha community. But some of his demands do not fit within the framework of the law. We have tried to communicate with him. I have spoken to him myself and tried to explain to him."
Fadnavis considered Jarange's protest as part of democracy, but he appealed to maintain peace during the protest. "Protest is a democratic right, but it should not disrupt law and order. Jarange has promised to hold a peaceful protest during Ganeshotsav, and we welcome it," Fadnavis said.
Concerns of OBC community
The demand for reservation for the Maratha community from the OBC category has also created unrest in the OBC community. OBC community leader and minister Chhagan Bhujbal has opposed Maratha reservation. To this, Fadnavis said, "We will ensure that the OBC community is not unjustly treated while granting reservation to the Maratha community. It is the government's duty to maintain a balance between both communities."
Jarange's protest and the Bombay High Court's decision
Manoj Jarange had announced a hunger strike in Mumbai on August 29. However, the Bombay High Court denied him permission to protest in the backdrop of Ganeshotsav. Jarange expressed strong displeasure over this and criticized Fadnavis, saying, "This is no longer democracy. Even during the British era, hunger strikes were not stopped, but this is happening during Fadnavis's era."
Fadnavis, responding to this criticism, said, "We are not opposing any movement, but it is important to maintain law and order. Ganeshotsav is a major festival of Maharashtra, and we are taking care that there is no confusion during it."
History of Maratha Reservation
The issue of Maratha reservation has been at the center of Maharashtra politics for the past few years. In 2014, the Fadnavis government had given 16% reservation to the Maratha community, but the Supreme Court cancelled this reservation in 2021. After that, Fadnavis gave 10% separate reservation to the Maratha community, but Jarange maintained the demand for reservation from the OBC category, saying that this reservation was insufficient.
Jarange has demanded that the Maratha community be given Kunbi certificates, which would enable Marathas to get benefits under the OBC category. To this, Fadnavis said, "Proper documents are required to issue Kunbi certificates. We are working on this, but it is not legally possible to issue Kunbi certificates to all Marathas."
What next?
