Nana Patole spoke for Maratha reservation on the basis of caste census.

Mumbai (ANI): Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole on Monday said the grand old party will provide Maratha reservation in the state on the basis of caste census if it comes to power.
Addressing a press conference, Nana Patole said, “If our government comes to power in Maharashtra, we will provide Maratha reservation on the basis of caste census.”
He alleged that the Center and the Maharashtra government are not ready to resolve these issues.
“If Congress comes to power at the Center and in Maharashtra, we will definitely resolve these pending issues. Our leader Rahul Gandhi’s demand for caste census is in line with our resolve to get to the root of these issues and find solutions. ,” He added.
The Maharashtra Congress chief also accused the Eknath Shinde-led government of being indifferent towards farmers who lost their crops due to irregular rains.

The Congress leader said, “Industrial investment is declining in the state. “Every time Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Maharashtra, he takes some investment opportunities to Gujarat, which has affected the revenue of the state government.”
Maharashtra is witnessing protests by the Maratha community led by activist Manoj Jarange, demanding reservation in government jobs and education under the OBC category.
Addressing a public meeting in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, Maratha reservation activist Jarange Patil asserted that we want our fair reservation and we will get it.
He said, “Marathi people have been fighting for Maratha reservation for many years. We want our fair reservation and we will get it. “Many committees were formed for reservation, but no one could provide justice to the Maratha community.”

The movement of the Maratha community gained momentum after Kota activist Manoj Jarange sat on an indefinite hunger strike on October 25.
The process of issuing Kunbi certificate has started in Maharashtra. Kunbi community is eligible for reservation in OBC category. (ANI)