Summary:
Pune/Mumbai: A silent sit-in protest demanding reservation for the Maratha community began in Maharashtra's Kolhapur on Wednesday under the leadership of BJP's Rajya Sabha member Sambhajiraje Chhatrapati. This formally launched the statewide agitation over the Maratha quota issue. Several Maratha organisations in the state have extended their support to the protest. While announcing the launch of the protest Sambhajiraje appealed to the protesters to remain silent while the public representatives address the gathering. The Kolhapur police said they have made adequate arrangements in view of the agitation he said..