President Murmu Calls Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena MP Hemant Patil Over Maratha Reservation
- Posted on November 30, 2023
- Politics
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President Murmu summoned Shiv Sena MP Hemant Patil following his resignation amid the Maratha reservation row, compelling him to appear in Lok Sabha on December 4. Patil's departure and the ongoing Maratha quota agitation in Maharashtra have intensified demands for reservations in education and government jobs.
President
Droupadi Murmu has summoned Shiv Sena's MP Hemant Patil from the Eknath Shinde
faction, compelling his appearance in Lok Sabha at 11 am on December 4.
Following his resignation, Patil has abstained from participating in
parliamentary activities.
Patil
chose to resign subsequent to a meeting with Maratha activists who were
demonstrating for reservation rights at Pofali Sugar Factory. In his
resignation letter addressed to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Patil emphasized
his unwavering dedication to the Maratha community and farmers. He explicitly
cited the unresolved reservation issue as the primary cause for his decision to
step down.
The
Maratha community's ongoing agitation for inclusion under the Other Backward
Classes (OBC) category in government jobs and educational institutions gained
momentum after quota activist Manoj Jarange's hunger strike in August. Jarange,
through his protests, imposed deadlines on the government, urging immediate
action regarding the Maratha quota, extending the ultimatum to December 24.
Comprising more than 30% of Maharashtra's populace, the Marathas have persistently campaigned for reservations in education and employment sectors. The fervent and prolonged agitation echoes the community's steadfast pursuit of fair representation within governmental domains.
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President
Murmu's summons to Hemant Patil, juxtaposed with his resignation following the
Maratha reservation discussions, amplifies the gravity of the ongoing
discourse. Patil's gesture, underscored by his commitment to community welfare,
reflects the poignant significance of the unresolved reservation issue in
Maharashtra's political landscape.
The
Maratha community's fervor for equitable opportunities continues to resonate,
propelling the demand for inclusivity in governmental sectors. Their persistent
efforts remain a testament to the enduring pursuit of just and comprehensive
representation for marginalized groups within the fabric of the state.