Updated, Feb. 16. 2024. 9.04 PM.
The Maharashtra State Backward Class Commission submitted a report on Friday on its survey on the social, economic, and educational backwardness of the Maratha community. Chairman of the State Commission for Backward Classes, retired Justice Sunil Shukre handed over the report of the survey conducted across the state to check the backwardness of the Maratha community to Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Members of the Commission along with Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis were present on this occasion.
The Maharashtra Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said, the survey by the backward class panel began on January 23 across Maharashtra, involving 3.5 to 4 lakh state government personnel, and it covered 2.5 crore families. It said that the report will enable the government to introduce a law ensuring reservation for the Maratha community with the backing of necessary data.
Speaking on the occasion CM Shinde said that the survey findings will be discussed in the state cabinet meeting. He said that the government has also announced a special session on February 20 to discuss the community’s demands for quota in education and government jobs.
Shinde has stressed that Marathas will be given reservation without disturbing the existing quota of other communities. He urged the Maratha activists Manoj Jarange Patil to end his fast, asserting that the state government is positive about giving reservation to the community.