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Maratha quota stir: CM Devendra Fadnavis agrees for partial withdraw of cases against agitators

The announcement came after Fadnavis held a meeting with BJP's Rajya Sabha MP Narayan Rane and his MLA son Nitesh Rane, along with some leaders of the Maratha community who are pro-reservation.

published on : 29th July 2018
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Who gains out of the Maratha stir?

Political observers give the credit for this meteoric rise of the BJP to the Maratha route marches.

published on : 29th July 2018
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Make Pankaja Munde CM for an hour to clear Maratha quota file: Shiv Sena's dig at Fadnavis

Munde, who is the Rural Development Minister, in a veiled swipe at Fadnavis over the Maratha reservation issue, had recently said that she would not have delayed the decision if she was in-charge.

published on : 28th July 2018
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Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis to hold all-party meet over Maratha reservation row tomorrow

The agitation turned violent on Wednesday as Maratha outfits called for a bandh in Mumbai and surrounding areas.

published on : 27th July 2018
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Congress, NCP MLAs resign over Maratha reservation row

Congressman Bharat Bhalke and NCP's Dattatray Vithoba Bharne submitted their resignations to the Vidhan Sabha speaker on Thursday night.

published on : 27th July 2018
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Over 400 detained in Mumbai as violence mars Maratha reservation stir

Protests were held at 45 places in the city, and in some places the civic-run BEST buses were stoned, roads were blockaded and public property was damaged, police said.

published on : 25th July 2018
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Marathas should come forward for reservation talks with government: CM Devendra Fadnavis

Fadnavis said his government was committed to provide reservation to the community, but pointed out that the issue was pending before the Bombay High Court.

published on : 25th July 2018
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Maratha agitation: Police vehicles attacked in Thane, shops remain closed

Police resorted to baton-charge and fired teargas shells to disperse a mob of around 250 persons at Nitin Junction when it turned violent, said police spokesperson Sukhada Narkar.

published on : 25th July 2018
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From silent to violent: The journey of Maratha quota protests

From a series of huge, silent and disciplined marches to violent demonstrations, the protest by the Maratha community now is an antithesis of their efforts to seek reservations.

published on : 25th July 2018
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Quota stir: Mumbai bandh by Maratha Kranti Morcha called off after violence

The Maratha Kranti Morcha, which is spearheading the agitation the agitation for reservation in jobs and education, had called for the shutdown in Mumbai and its neighbouring districts.

published on : 25th July 2018
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Maratha reservation agitation: Protestor who attempted suicide dies

One more protestor, Jayant Sonavne, who also attempted suicide yesterday by jumping into a river, is in a stable condition and undergoing treatment at the hospital.

published on : 25th July 2018
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Mumbai bandh over Maratha reservation begins; buses attacked, trains stopped in Mumbai, Thane

Protesters attacked buses and stopped local trains in Mumbai and the adjoining Thane city today during the bandh called by Maratha outfits over their demand for reservation.

published on : 25th July 2018
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Congress blames Devendra Fadnavis for Maratha quota violence; wants him out

Nine policemen were injured in stone pelting, while two protesters attempted suicide during the Maharashtra bandh called by Maratha outfits to press for reservation.

published on : 24th July 2018
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Maratha outfits call for bandh in Maharashtra after man jumps to death in river

A pro-reservation Maratha leader said they have called the bandh across the state today and that they would continue their agitation until Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis apologises to the community.

published on : 24th July 2018