The Cabinet Sub-Committee on Maratha Reservation is expected to meet here on Monday, with the chief minister of Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde, expected to chair. This evening is the Cabinet Sub-Committee meeting regarding Maratha reservation and facilities. The Maratha community is protesting in Maharashtra under the leadership of activist Manoj Jarange-Patil, the founder of Shivba Sanghatana, who is calling for reservations for OBCs in government jobs and education.
Jarange-Patil withdrew his indefinite strike in the second phase on November 3 after setting the December 24 deadline for the government to take a decision on the Maratha reservation.
The Maratha community agitation gained momentum after Jarange sat on an indefinite hunger strike on October 25.
The agitation has witnessed violence, suicides and the resignation of legislators in support of reservations.
The process of issuance of Kunbi certificates has already begun in Maharashtra. The Kunbi community is eligible for reservations in the OBC category.
Earlier on Sunday quota activist Patil refused to give time to the Eknath Shinde-led Maha Yuti dispensation after December 24 over Maratha reservations.
