Maratha Activist Accuses Fadnavis of Hindering Quota Efforts

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange accused Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis of being a 'Maratha hater' and hindering efforts to secure reservation for the Maratha community. Jarange warned that the ruling Mahayuti alliance may lose power if reservations are not granted. He criticized Fadnavis for bringing schemes like 'Ladki Bahin Yojana' instead of addressing the community's needs.

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange on Tuesday called Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis a 'Maratha hater,' claiming that nothing in the state government happens without Fadnavis's consent and he does what he deems fit.

Jarange warned that if the Maratha community does not receive reservation, the Mahayuti alliance will not remain in power. He criticized the government for introducing schemes like the 'Ladki Bahin Yojana' while failing to provide the Maratha community with quotas and fair prices for agricultural produce.

He also noted that Fadnavis's upcoming scheme, 'Anandacha Shidha,' would distribute substandard material, further diminishing trust in his leadership. Jarange alleged that Fadnavis is responsible for creating rifts among the Marathas and accused him of poisoning community relations with support from NCP minister Chhagan Bhujbal.

(With inputs from agencies.)