Unconstitutional Demands: OBC Leader Slams Maratha Quota Protests

OBC leader Laxman Hake criticized Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange for pushing for Marathas to be included in the OBC category, calling such demands unconstitutional. Hake, recovering from a hunger strike, emphasized that elected officials should be well-versed in legal rulings. He also rebutted accusations from Jarange against Maharashtra minister Chhagan Bhujbal.

OBC leader Laxman Hake on Monday strongly condemned the method of 'mob rule' used by Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange. According to Hake, demanding constitutional changes in such a manner is not only unconstitutional but also a drift toward dictatorship, disrupting Maharashtra's peace.

Hake, who is currently recovering from an indefinite hunger strike aimed at preserving the OBC quota, emphasized that MPs and MLAs must be familiar with judicial rulings. 'Justice B.H Marlapalle's judgement clearly states the imprudence of clubbing Marathas and Kunbis,' Hake highlighted, raising alarms about law-makers' ignorance of legal nuances.

His remarks come following Jarange's accusations against OBC leader and Maharashtra minister Chhagan Bhujbal, who he claimed was inciting a rift between the Marathas and OBCs. Earlier, Jarange urged the Maratha community to be vigilant against provocative statements by Bhujbal, who reportedly suggested they 'keep their rusted swords ready.' Bhujbal's supporters have rallied to defend the existing OBC quota.

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