Maratha Youths Lose Lives Amid OBC Quota Confusion

The indefinite fast by activists Laxman Hake and Navnath Waghmare over the OBC quota has entered its eighth day. They accuse Manoj Jarange and Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde of causing confusion and ignoring their protest. They demand the scrapping of the 'sage soyare' draft notification.

The indefinite fast by activists Laxman Hake and Navnath Waghmare over the OBC quota issue has now entered its eighth day. They claim Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and campaigner Manoj Jarange are contributing to the confusion, causing Maratha youths to commit suicide.

Hake and Waghmare are protesting in Wadigodri, Jalna district, against the draft notification that places Kunbis as 'sage soyare' (blood relatives) of Marathas, making them eligible for OBC reservations.

No substantial government action has been taken as of yet. Representatives, including Jalna Collector Dr. Shrikrishna Panchal, have met the activists, but the situation remains tense, with roadblocks and protests in place.

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