Naseem Khan emphasised that the demand for quotas for Marathas, Dhangars, and Muslims has been pending for several years, arguing that these communities should receive reservations based on their social backwardness
Naseem Khan. File Pic/X
The TDP supporting the BJP-led NDA government has declared its commitment to providing quotas to Muslims, Maharashtra Congress leader Naseem Khan claimed on Saturday and demanded the Centre provide reservations to Marathas, Dhangars and Muslims based on social backwardness, reported the PTI.
"If quotas can be given in Andhra Pradesh, the same can be done in Maharashtra as well," stated Naseem Khan, the state Congress unit working president.
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In a statement, Naseem Khan emphasised that the demand for quotas for Marathas, Dhangars, and Muslims has been pending for several years, arguing that these communities should receive reservations based on their social backwardness.
"TDP has committed to providing a Muslim quota. If it can be done in Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra should also follow suit. The BJP is ruling both at the Centre and in Maharashtra, with TDP's support at the Centre," he added, according to the PTI.
The BJP, which failed to secure a majority on its own in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections 2024, has enlisted the support of Chandrababu Naidu-led TDP and the JD (U) of Nitish Kumar.
Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi is set to take oath on Sunday for a third straight term.
Manoj Jarange launches fresh stir over Maratha quota; warns of fielding candidates in assembly polls
Meanwhile, Maratha activist Manoj Jarange launched an indefinite fast on Saturday demanding implementation of the draft notification that recognises as Kunbis all blood relatives of Maratha community members, reported news agency PTI.
He also sought framing of a law to identify Kunbis as Marathas, and warned of fielding candidates from all 288 assembly seats in Maharashtra in the upcoming state polls if his demands were not approved, reported PTI.
Jarange launched the fresh round of agitation at his native Antarwali Sarati village in Ambad tehsil of Maharashtra's Jalna district around 10.30 am even as the district administration and the police authorities have denied permission for it, reported PTI.
He has been demanding Other Backward Community (OBC) tag for the Marathas and implementation of the draft notification issued by the state government earlier this year for issuing certificates to blood relatives of eligible Kunbi Marathas.
(with PTI inputs)
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