Maharashtra: Dhangars seek quota, to block Kolhapur-Sangli highway today

  • | Thursday | 21st September, 2023

KOLHAPUR: Members of the Dhangar community in Shirol village will resort to blocking the Kolhapur-Sangli highway on Thursday to press for their quota demand under the Schedule Tribes (ST) category.Amar Pujari, member of Shirol Tehsil Dhangar Reservation Committee, said, "The community is facing injustice for 70 years. The government is ignoring our demand for reservation under the ST category. Hence, we will be blocking the highway in Udgaon village on Thursday. A statement has been given to Jaysingpur police station about the same."

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