Nashik: Quota activist Manoj Jarange on Sunday reiterated that he was confident of Marathas getting reservation in the OBC category given the high number of Kunbi certificates found in various areas of the state.Addressing Maratha community members at Chalisgaon in Jalgaon district and Dhule town, Jarange appealed to individuals who have got reservations to help other Marathas who do not yet have the reservation.There are two groups of Marathas: one has got reservations as Kunbis through the OBC quota, and the other has not got reservation. I am here to appeal to the Marathas of this region, who have reservation benefits, to help and support the people who havent got reservation yet, Jarange said.The activist was also positive about the Maratha communitys chances of getting reservation in the OBC quota. Overwhelming records of Kunbi certificates are being found in various districts. This is quite a good number. This will help the state government give reservations on the basis of Kunbi documents through the OBC category. He added, If the Marathas are united, then the government will have no other option than to provide reservation to the community through the OBC category.Jarange was also critical of MLAs in the Maratha community, claiming that they had failed to stand up for the Marathas in hard times. Had they been supportive, the community would have got the reservation a long time ago, he stated.We also published the following articles recentlyWithdraw cases, give quota on time or face Marathas: JarangeActivist Manoj Jarange demands withdrawal of cases against Maratha community members from Antarwali Sarati village in Jalna and across Maharashtra. He reminds the government to meet the December 24 deadline for granting reservation to the Maratha community. Jarange criticizes food and civil supplies minister Chhagan Bhujbal for spreading caste-based discrimination. He questions the arrest of Maratha community members and the failure to withdraw cases despite assurances. Jarange warns of consequences if reservation is not granted and announces a future gathering in Mumbai.NCP leader threatens protests like Marathas and Dhangars if Muslims not given 5% reservationNCP leader Saleem Sarang warns that the Muslim community will protest like the Marathas and Dhangars if the government doesnt restore the 5% quota in education. The community had previously been granted this quota by the Congress-NCP government in 2014, but it has not been implemented. Sarang has requested meetings with Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and Deputy CMs Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar to discuss the issue. He is also advocating for the compulsory teaching of Arabic language in Urdu schools to enhance job prospects in Gulf countries.Bhujbal seeks scrapping of Shinde panel, stay on Kunbi certificates to Marathas; Shiv Sena leader differsMaharashtra minister Chhagan Bhujbal demands a stay on Kunbi caste certificates issued to Marathas and disbanding of Justice Sandeep Shinde panel. Bhujbal opposes people from other regions making fake claims for Kunbi certificates to enjoy existing benefits of reservation. Bhujbal calls for a survey to check caste-wise backwardness of all sections along with the Maratha community and a comparative study before deciding on facilities for them. Bhujbal supports a separate reservation for Marathas but is opposed to the ongoing practice of obtaining Kunbi certificates with fake documents. Bhujbals demands draw a sharp reaction from his cabinet colleague Shambhuraj Desai.

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