The Maharashtra Assembly and Legislative Council have unanimously passed the Maratha Reservation Bill, granting a 10% quota for the Maratha community in education and government jobs. The bill was tabled by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and received widespread support from various political leaders and parties, including Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who highlighted the government's commitment to the Maratha community. Fadnavis noted that previous attempts at reservation did not stand in court but expressed confidence in the current bill's legal standing. Celebrations ensued outside the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly following the bill's passage, with leaders and community members expressing joy and relief over the decision.
VIDEO | Here’s what Maharashtra Deputy CM (@Dev_Fadnavis) said on the passage of the Maratha Reservation Bill in the Assembly earlier today. “Under CM Eknath Shinde’s leadership, our government has enacted a law to give the Maratha community 10 per cent reservation. We had… https://t.co/rPWRVV5Rt6
VIDEO | Here’s what Maharashtra Deputy CM (@Dev_Fadnavis) said on passing of the Maratha Reservation Bill in the Assembly earlier today. “Under CM Eknath Shinde’s leadership, our government has enacted a law to give the Maratha community 10 per cent reservation. We had proposed… https://t.co/1YoxmpqVNe
#WATCH | On Maratha Reservation Bill, Maharashtra BJP President Chandrashekhar Bawankule says, "I thank the Maharashtra government, CM Eknath Shinde, Deputy CMs Devendra Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar & all the party leaders. The bill was passed unanimously. It is a historic decision..." https://t.co/1N2UjDQxpM
#WATCH | On Maratha Reservation Bill, Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis says, "Today, under the leadership of CM Eknath Shinde our government had given a proposal of 10 per cent reservation to the Maratha community in both the Houses. The bill was passed unanimously in both… https://t.co/xDgbSOJIeL
#WATCH | Mumbai | Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar, Deputy Chairperson of the Legislative Council Neelam Gorhe and other leaders of the ruling side express their joy. Maratha Reservation bill has been passed by the state… https://t.co/keuszkf1ZN
On Maratha Reservation Bill, Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis says, "This is a very happy movement, the Maratha Reservation Bill has been passed in both houses. Earlier too our government had given Maratha Reservation but it did not stand in the Court. But, today our… https://t.co/M13WJOYM09
VIDEO | Here's what Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) spokesperson Sheetal Mhatre (@sheetalmhatre1) said on Maharashtra Assembly passing the Maratha Reservation Bill, a legislation that will grant a 10 per cent reservation for the Maratha community in both education and government jobs. https://t.co/0vAjiIBqRE
#WATCH | On Maratha Reservation Bill, Maharashtra Minister Gulab Raghunath Patil says, "This will give 10% reservation to the Maratha community..." https://t.co/AC0WBydkwS
Maharashtra Minister Shambhuraj Desai says, "This will give 10% reservation for education & Jobs. Everyone (Maratha) will get benefit from this, CM Eknath Shinde gave a promise and he fulfilled the promise. This bill has passed in Vidhansabha & Vidhanparishad https://t.co/sPxy95mS4K
VIDEO | Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) workers celebrate and play with colours after Maharashtra Assembly passes the Maratha Reservation Bill, a legislation that will grant a 10 per cent reservation for the Maratha community in both education and government jobs. https://t.co/CaKd5x6ckE
Maharashtra Minister Shambhuraj Desai says, "This will give 100% reservation for education & Jobs. Everyone (Maratha) will get benefit from this, CM Eknath Shinde gave a promise and he fulfilled the promise. This bill has passed in Vidhansabha & Vidhanparishad https://t.co/3eVC1bLyt8
#WATCH | On Maratha Reservation Bill, NCP leader and Maharashtra minister Anil Bhaidas Patil says, "It is a moment of happiness that the word given by CM Eknath Shinde & Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis has been fulfilled & Maratha reservation has been given...We are very happy" https://t.co/6opIIRQr8d
#WATCH | On Maratha Reservation Bill, Former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray says, "Everyone knows the history of CM (Eknath Shinde) and therefore till the time whatever he has said is implemented nothing can be said. We have supported the government but how many people are… https://t.co/HxgMtbA6M9
#WATCH | Maratha reservation bill passed in Maharashtra Assembly, BJP leader Nitesh Rane says, "Maratha community will take benefit of this reservation now. Whenever Devendra Fadnavis is in government, then the reservation stays...It is a big day for the Maratha community." https://t.co/7Y7Mb43zqE
On Maratha Reservation Bill, Former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray says, "After studying the bill the government table this bill and it was passed and it will stay in court too. I'm happy and we appreciate the government. I congratulate the Maratha people and many people gave… https://t.co/mNoG6JWClw
#WATCH | On the Maratha Reservation Bill, Maharashtra Minister Aditi Tatkare says, "...The format that was decided for the reservation was keeping in view that no other caste is discriminated against. When a reservation is given it should technically & legally qualify. It has… https://t.co/ok5qEEG802
VIDEO | Here's what former Maharashtra CM and BJP leader Ashok Chavan said on Maharashtra Assembly passing bill to provide 10 per cent quota for Marathas in education and jobs. "I have full confidence in it. The Maharashtra CM (Eknath Shinde) has brought this bill after a… https://t.co/MLW15k92HH
On the Maharashtra Reservation Bill, BJP leader Ashok Chavan says, "The Maratha Reservation Bill passed in the Maharashtra Legislative Council it is news of joy & happiness. It has been passed unanimously. It is a sign of relief that the protests & hunger strike have now come to… https://t.co/65KiduCdOE
Breaking: Maharashtra assembly passes Maratha reservation bill, giving 10% quota in Jobs, education https://t.co/d2gI1TYevg
On the Maratha reservation bill passed in State assembly, Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar says, "A bill has been passed in the Vidhan Sabha keeping in view the law & regulations. CM is speaking in the Vidhan Parishad and it will be passed there as well. The bill has been passed… https://t.co/sm27bQcU4D
Maratha Reservation Bill for reservation in education and jobs unanimously passed by Maharashtra Legislative Council #Maharashtra https://t.co/Lmphl6dmAe
Maratha Reservation Bill for reservation in education and jobs unanimously passed by Maharashtra Legislative Council https://t.co/WVIrR8btmh
VIDEO | Here's what Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi (@abuasimazmi) said on Maharashtra Assembly passing the Maratha Reservation Bill, a legislation that will grant a 10 per cent reservation for the Maratha community in both education and government jobs. https://t.co/t9pQNPqTAK
Maratha Reservation bill tabled in Maharashtra Legislative Council by CM Eknath Shinde https://t.co/uc9mwrEvx7
STORY | Maharashtra assembly passes bill providing 10 pc quota for Marathas in education and jobs READ: https://t.co/HGqrMBfAB1 https://t.co/m23HJalWae
VIDEO | People celebrate outside #Maharashtra Assembly after the House unanimously passed a bill providing 10 per cent reservation for the Maratha community in education and government jobs. #MarathaReservation (Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvqRQz) https://t.co/HgXx17JKQT
#WATCH | Celebrations outside the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly in Mumbai after the Maratha reservation bill was unanimously passed after tabling in special Assembly session https://t.co/eWRVc8yjMt
Maratha Reservation Bill passed by Maharashtra Assembly https://t.co/OD5IkC3oUi
Maharashtra assembly unanimously passes bill providing 10 per cent reservation for Marathas in government jobs and education
STORY | Maharashtra govt proposes 10 pc quota for Marathas in education and jobs; CM tables bill in assembly READ: https://t.co/KjLhebg1ip (PTI Photo) https://t.co/93cKBERPfU
#NewsAlert | Maratha Reservation Bill for reservation in Education and Jobs passed by Maharashtra Assembly. #MarathaQuota #Maharashtra
#BREAKING | Maharashtra assembly passes bill giving 10 per cent quota to Marathas Track updates here https://t.co/w6A9js7hAz #MarathaReservation https://t.co/irwFQxw7yl
Maratha Reservation Bill for reservation in Education and Jobs passed by Maharashtra Assembly. https://t.co/JcaFAwpZHl
Maharashtra government proposes 10 per cent quota for Marathas in education and jobs; CM Shinde tables bill in state assembly
Mumbai | Maratha Reservation Bill tabled by CM Eknath Shinde in Maharashtra Legislative Assembly https://t.co/zPKE1hfm0N
Maharashtra Cabinet approved the draft of the bill for 10% Maratha reservation in education and government jobs. Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil says, "This decision of the government has been taken by keeping election and votes in mind. This is a betrayal to… https://t.co/gRkLK2sCTf
#WATCH | Mumbai: Before the special assembly session in the Maharashtra Assembly to pass the Maratha Reservation Bill, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar garlanded the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. https://t.co/5i3SWkiPLS
#WATCH | Mumbai | Maharashtra Cabinet approved the draft of the bill for 10% Maratha reservation in education and government jobs. Samajwadi Party (SP) MLA Rais Shaikh says, "....When the Maratha community was given reservation by the previous government, on the same day a… https://t.co/KjyVpopxqK
Maratha Reservation | Maharashtra Cabinet approved the draft of the bill for 10% Maratha reservation in education and government jobs
#WATCH | Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis arrives at the State Assembly. Maharashtra government will hold a special Vidhan Sabha session today to discuss the Maratha reservation issue. https://t.co/Z617FJTMfu
Special #Maharashtra Assembly session today, #MarathaQuota on the agenda. Sources say Marathas to receive 10-12% reservation. NDTV's @sunilcredible reports. https://t.co/6kCPNtaUMS
#WATCH | Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde arrives at the State Assembly. Maharashtra government will hold a special Vidhan Sabha session today to discuss the Maratha reservation issue. https://t.co/qWEYgU69es
Survey report on Maratha reservation handed over to CM Eknath Shinde https://t.co/EYTuJb1XEt
#Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde says that State government is very positive to give reservation to #Maratha community, therefore a special session of the State Assembly will be held on the 20th February. He says, final decision will be taken on the basis of discussion…
#WATCH | On Maratha Reservation, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde says, "... The survey conducted by the Magasvargiya Committee under the guidance of Shukre Sahab is according to the terms of reference. I would like to congratulate them for working on a war footing. Nearly 3.5-4 lakh… https://t.co/QiYxRB5Sqq
#WATCH | Mumbai: On Manoj Jarange Patil's hunger strike demanding Maratha reservation, CM Eknath Shinde says, "The government had already made itself completely clear in the context of Maratha reservation. Based on the Shukre Committee report, we will take forward the Maratha… https://t.co/0G9I6marwB
#WATCH | Mumbai: On receiving the survey report on the social and financial status of the Maratha community by the Maharashtra Backward Commission, CM Eknath Shinde says, "Seeing the way this survey work has been completed, our government is confident that based on educational,… https://t.co/uVxmUl9Zez
#WATCH | Mumbai: On receiving the survey report on the social and financial status of the Maratha community by the Maharashtra Backward Commission, CM Eknath Shinde says, "This survey report will be presented in the cabinet meeting and based on that, the government will take a… https://t.co/FimlJUZViw
#WATCH | Mumbai: Maharashtra State Backward Commission Chief Justice Shukre submits the commission's survey report on the social and financial status of the Maratha community to CM Eknath Shinde. https://t.co/ltLc5Y0HIy