Jarange Sets Mumbai Protest Deadline Over Kunbi Certificates
Manoj Jarange demands immediate Kunbi certificates for eligible Marathas using 58 lakh records, setting a Mumbai protest deadline.
Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange has issued a fresh ultimatum to the Maharashtra government, demanding the immediate issuance of Kunbi certificates to eligible members of the Maratha community. The demand is based on approximately 58 lakh historical records that the activist says should be used to verify and grant the certificates without further delay.
Jarange has made it clear that the community will not extend any more time on this matter. He has set a deadline for a protest in Mumbai, escalating pressure on the state administration to act on the long-pending demand.
The Kunbi certificate is crucial for Marathas seeking reservation benefits, as Kunbis are classified as an Other Backward Class (OBC) in Maharashtra. The activist's push comes amid ongoing political and social tensions over the reservation issue in the state.
Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has reportedly reached out to Jarange in an attempt to address the situation, though details of the outreach have not been disclosed. The development signals the urgency with which the state government is treating the matter, even as Jarange remains firm on his demand for immediate action.