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Maharashtra polls: OBC vote may be key in Ghansawangi, which includes Maratha quota epicentre

Ghansawangi is part of Jalna district, which is in the state's Marathwada region, where the effect of the quota agitation saw the decimation of the BJP and the Maha Vikas Aghadi winning seven out of eight Lok Sabha seats.

31 October 2024, 12:22 IST

Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 | OBC vote may be key in Ghansawangi, which includes Maratha quota epicentre

Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 | OBC vote may be key in Ghansawangi, which includes Maratha quota epicentre

Maharashtra polls: OBC vote may be key in Ghansawangi, which includes Maratha quota epicentre

31 October 2024, 12:22 IST

Haryana Congress' Ajay Yadav flags under-representation of OBCs in party's top bodies, slams Deepak Babaria

Yadav, who took a U-turn after resigning, stated he would remain a Congressman "till his last breath", said he had an "offer" from the BJP post-assembly polls but he did not take it as he his family has had a 70-years-old relationship with the Congress.

21 October 2024, 13:27 IST

Haryana Congress' Ajay Yadav flags under-representation of OBCs in party's top bodies, slams Deepak Babaria

Haryana Congress' Ajay Yadav flags under-representation of OBCs in party's top bodies, slams Deepak Babaria

Haryana Congress' Ajay Yadav flags under-representation of OBCs in party's top bodies, slams Deepak Babaria

21 October 2024, 13:27 IST

OBCs central to schemes like 'One District, One Product': Yogi Adityanath

Whether it is the government's beneficiary-oriented schemes or constitutional rights like reservation, the OBC community is fully benefiting under the current government, the UP CM said.

24 September 2024, 20:19 IST

OBCs central to schemes like 'One District, One Product': Yogi Adityanath

OBCs central to schemes like 'One District, One Product': Yogi Adityanath

OBCs central to schemes like 'One District, One Product': Yogi Adityanath

24 September 2024, 20:19 IST

Government trying to create rift between Maratha, OBC communities: Jarange

He said there are 8-9 people in the government who have "hatred" for the Maratha community and their names will reach the public domain at the “right” time.

21 June 2024, 08:56 IST

Government trying to create rift between Maratha, OBC communities: Jarange

Government trying to create rift between Maratha, OBC communities: Jarange

Government trying to create rift between Maratha, OBC communities: Jarange

21 June 2024, 08:56 IST

In North Karnataka, parties woo castes with quota promise

Kurubas in Kalaburagi, Yadgir and Bidar districts claim that they belong to the ‘Gondas’ community. Gondas are classified as Scheduled Tribes. Therefore, the Kuruba community has been demanding the ST tag.

02 May 2024, 21:57 IST

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: In North Karnataka, parties woo castes with quota promise

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: In North Karnataka, parties woo castes with quota promise

In North Karnataka, parties woo castes with quota promise

02 May 2024, 21:57 IST

Saini's choice as CM highlights BJP's efforts to consolidate OBC votes

The BJP's decision to have a second OBC leader - Nayab Singh Saini - join its rank of 12 chief ministers marks its determined push to consolidate the community's votes and blunt the opposition's attempt to weaken its support base ahead of Lok Sabha elections.

12 March 2024, 13:19 IST

Saini's choice as CM underlines BJP's concerted effort to consolidate OBC votes in Haryana and beyond

Saini's choice as CM underlines BJP's concerted effort to consolidate OBC votes in Haryana and beyond

Saini's choice as CM highlights BJP's efforts to consolidate OBC votes

12 March 2024, 13:19 IST

Maratha quota: Manoj Jarange's fast continues for fifth day; health deteriorates

The supporters of Jarange-Patil said that blood oozed out of his nostrils, as he was dehydrated and feeling extremely weak and could barely sit upright.

14 February 2024, 09:24 IST

Maratha quota: Manoj Jarange's fast continues for fifth day; health deteriorates

Maratha quota: Manoj Jarange's fast continues for fifth day; health deteriorates

Maratha quota: Manoj Jarange's fast continues for fifth day; health deteriorates

14 February 2024, 09:24 IST

27% OBC representation not reflected in Group A, B, C posts in GoI, notes Parliamentary panel

The panel headed by Lok Sabha member Rajesh Verma has recommend the DoPT to review the difference in percentage of posts that should be filled up by 'OBC recruitment and ensure all possible methods for a stricter adherence' to the 27 per cent reservation mandate for OBCs in appointment to the posts.

08 February 2024, 16:22 IST

27% OBC representation not reflected in Group A, B, C posts in GoI, notes Parliamentary panel

27% OBC representation not reflected in Group A, B, C posts in GoI, notes Parliamentary panel

27% OBC representation not reflected in Group A, B, C posts in GoI, notes Parliamentary panel

08 February 2024, 16:22 IST

Chhagan Bhujbal: A street-smart champion of words and actions

Bhujbal, the state's Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Minister, is back in the news and in the centre-stage of the row that has erupted over reservation for the Kunbi-Marathas from the share of the OBCs.

03 December 2023, 00:13 IST

Chhagan Bhujbal: A street-smart champion of words and actions

Chhagan Bhujbal: A street-smart champion of words and actions

Chhagan Bhujbal: A street-smart champion of words and actions

03 December 2023, 00:13 IST

Members of OBC community stage rally at ground zero of Maratha reservation demand

Bhujbal, a senior OBC leader and state’s Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Minister skipped the the Cabinet meeting and spearheaded the OBC Elgar Mahasabha in Jalna.

17 November 2023, 12:01 IST

Members of OBC community stage rally at ground zero of Maratha reservation demand

Members of OBC community stage rally at ground zero of Maratha reservation demand

Members of OBC community stage rally at ground zero of Maratha reservation demand

17 November 2023, 12:01 IST