Maharasthra tables Maratha reservation bill in one-day special Assembly session

The Maharashtra government tabled a Bill in the State Assembly, intending to extend 10% reservation to Marathas above the 50% mark cap

The Maharashtra government tabled a Bill in the State Assembly on February 20, intending to extend 10% reservation to Marathas above the 50% mark cap.

The State government has convened a one-day special session of the State legislature.

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The bill for the 10% Maratha quota that the Mahayuti government of Eknath Shinde has approved today is similar to the Socially and Educationally Backward Classes Act, 2018, introduced by the then Devendra Fadnavis government.

This is the third time in a decade that the State has introduced legislation for the Maratha quota.

“I am the CM of the State and I work with the blessings of all. We don’t think on the basis of caste or religion. If such a situation comes with any other community, my stand as CM will be similar to what is my stand for the Maratha community. Our PM always says Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas,” Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said.

“We all are of similar views here on the Maratha reservation so I will not make may political statement here. With the co-operation of you all, we could do it. I kept my promise which I made to the Maratha community. I thank all my colleagues including my both DCMs and other ministers. Today is a day of fulfilment of our promises,” Mr. Shinde added after tabling the bill.