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Manoj Jarange-Patil brought up the 2004 law concerning the Maratha-Kunbi community, hitting out the government for repealing it and failing to provide Kunbi caste certificates to Marathas. (Image: PTI)
Manoj Jarange-Patil also criticised the BJP, Congress, Shiv Sena, and NCP members, questioning why none of them supported the Maratha reservation demand and accused Fadnavis of hindering the community’s progress.
Maratha leader Manoj Jarange-Patil has yet again launched a scathing attack on Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, urging him to reconsider his stance on the Maratha reservation issue. Jarange-Patil accused Fadnavis of being indifferent to the plight of the Maratha community, saying, “You do not understand the pain of the Marathas. Whoever comes in the way of securing our reservation, we will deal with them accordingly, no matter who they are.” He reminded Fadnavis of the backlash during the last Lok Sabha elections, warning him to tread carefully or face political consequences.
Addressing the Deputy CM directly, Jarange-Patil stated, “You must stop your arbitrary actions. We won’t tolerate your whims any longer. Maratha MLAs are working against the very interests of their community under your influence, and we will not remain silent about it.” He also criticised the BJP, Congress, Shiv Sena, and NCP members, questioning why none of them supported the Maratha reservation demand and accused Fadnavis of hindering the community’s progress.
Further intensifying his attack, Jarange-Patil said, “Devendra Fadnavis, you will not be able to continue your political manoeuvring. Our children are on the verge of destruction because of your obstinacy, and the Marathas are suffering. If this continues, Maharashtra will not allow you to set foot on its land.”
Jarange-Patil also brought up the 2004 law concerning the Maratha-Kunbi community, hitting out the government for repealing it and failing to provide Kunbi caste certificates to Marathas. “Who is responsible for fostering casteism, and how can you lecture us on it,” he asked. “Do not challenge me. If the Maratha community rises, there will be no place for you to hide,” he added.
He warned both the BJP and the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance that neither would be allowed to function peacefully if they opposed Maratha interests. He also expressed frustration that not a single minister in the government was speaking up in favour of the Maratha cause.
Concluding his speech, Jarange-Patil urged the Maratha community to remain united and vigilant. “This is a critical moment for our people. I will continue to speak against those in power, not the opposition, because they are the ones responsible for making decisions. If I am wrong, I am ready to step back from the movement, but until then, I will not stop fighting for justice for the Marathas,” he declared.
Jarange-Patil has been demanding the implementation of the draft notification that recognises Kunbis as blood relatives of the Maratha community members and the inclusion of Marathas in OBC category.
