The Maratha identity soon became synonymous with ... with the rise of the anti-Brahmin movement with Jyotiba Phule’s Satyashodhak Samaj, or truth-seeking society established to dismantle caste ...
The rift between the Maratha and OBC communities has never been so profound in a state long celebrated for its progressive ethos. But now, caste lines are deep, and battle cries are loud.
But a big issue seems to be getting lost amid the cacophony of poll doles and election promises. It's the Maratha reservation issue, which was being considered a big game-changer until about two ...
Faced with potential polarisation in Maharashtra because of the Maratha quota agitation, the BJP formed a meticulous strategy to consolidate ... Santaji Prtishthan Telighana Finance Development ...
Ever since the birth of Maharashtra in 1960, 12 of the state’s 20 chief ministers have been Marathas, including the incumbent Eknath Shinde. Issues related to the Maratha community, including the ...
One seat was contested by Rashtriya Samaj Paksha, which the party won. The consolidation of non-Maratha votes, shift in the Maratha votes and the Ladki Bahin scheme reportedly worked their magic ...
The upcoming elections in Maharashtra's Marathwada region are shaping up to be a multi-faceted contest. The Maratha agitation for reservation, coupled with demands for better soyabean prices and ...