Maratha Quota Row

Maratha quota row: Maharashtra has to consult NCBC on granting reservation, according to law passed by Parliament

The Maharashtra government will have to consult the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) before taking a policy decision on granting reservation to the Maratha community.

Maratha quota stir: Four policemen injured, over 70 vehicles torched as protests turn violent; prohibitory orders imposed

The violence was a continuation of the protests that rocked several districts of Maharashtra for the last week, as sporadic incidents of arson, violence, road blocks and noisy processions have been reported

Shiv Sena supports reservation demands for Maratha community, goes against party's stance under Bal Thackeray

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray also came out in support of reservations, saying the "need of the hour" is to pacify Marathas.

Maratha quota stir: Devendra Fadnavis says special session of Maharashtra Assembly will be convened to discuss issue

A special session of the Maharashtra legislature would be convened to pass 'a law or a resolution' regarding reservation for the Marathas, Devendra Fadnavis said.