Tag: Maharashtra politics

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil ended his five-day hunger strike after the Maharashtra government accepted key demands, including recognition of Marathas as Kunbis and issuance of caste certificates at the taluka level. The swift resolution, seen as a major victory for the community, comes ahead of assembly elections and has sparked both celebration and debate over the sustainability of such reservations.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis strongly rejected Rahul Gandhi’s allegations against the Election Commission, accusing him of spreading lies to cover up Congress’s electoral defeat. Fadnavis warned that such statements damage the credibility of constitutional institutions and asserted that the public will respond in the upcoming elections.

A brief yet telling moment between Eknath Shinde and Uddhav Thackeray during a photo session in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on July 16 has reignited political tensions. Shinde’s visible cold shoulder to his former ally highlights the ongoing rift within the Shiv Sena, marking yet another chapter in the battle over the party’s legacy.