A young farmer in Beed, Maharashtra, is struggling with the effects of drought and reflecting on the unpredictable monsoon and Maratha reservation issues. Read more to understand the challenges faced by farmers in the region.
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Shortly before receiving the survey report on the backwardness of the Maratha community, the Maharashtra government removed retired judge Chandralal Meshram from his post as a member of the Maharashtra State Backward Class Commission (MSBCC). Meshram had objected to changes in the criteria and questionnaire for the survey and questioned the timing of the special assembly session on Maratha reservation. This article discusses the concerns raised by Meshram and the implications of his removal from the commission.
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Teachers in Mumbai are boycotting election duties due to being overwhelmed with additional responsibilities amidst exam preparations. They argue that the Right to Education Act exempts them from non-teaching duties, except those related to the census, elections, vote counting, and emergencies. Teachers are questioning how they can manage these election tasks while also focusing on exam preparation and daily online updates. The burden of election duties exclusively placed on teachers raises concerns about the educational prospects of middle-class students in government and private-aided schools.
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The Supreme Court has set a date for the hearing of the Maharashtra government’s curative petition, which challenges the constitutionality of the Maratha reservation law. This comes after the Supreme Court’s May 5, 2021 judgment that struck down the reservations for the Maratha community in educational institutions and jobs.
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Manoj Jarange Patil, a pro-Maratha quota activist, accused prominent OBC leader Chhagan Bhujbal of creating a rift among communities. Patil questioned if the provocative language used at Bhujbal’s rallies was the government’s policy on Maratha reservation. He emphasized that the Marathas would ensure they get the reservation and criticized the minister for disturbing peace. The issue will be discussed during the Winter Session of the Maharashtra legislature.
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Pro-quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil announces tour in Maharashtra to press for Maratha reservation demand after government’s 40-day period ends. He calls for informing the lowest levels of society about the progress made by the government on the reservation issue. Jarange Patil also addresses concerns of the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and emphasizes the need for peaceful demonstrations.
