Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:52am on 27 Jan 2024,Saturday Politics
Manoj Jarange Patil, leader of the Maratha quota protest, concludes hunger strike after Maharashtra government accedes to demands. Patil sought Kunbi certificates for all Marathas, free education from kindergarten to postgraduate level, and reservation in government jobs. The government, meeting the protesters' demands, agrees to increase Kunbi certificates from 37 to 50 lakh. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde joins the protest site, signaling government's commitment. Victory march planned by Maratha leader in Vashi. Maratha community's reservation demand remains a contentious issue following Supreme Court's ruling against Maratha reservations in colleges and jobs in May 2021.
