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Maharashtra Assembly Passes Maratha Quotas Bill Unanimously

Maharashtra Assembly Passes Maratha Quotas Bill Unanimously

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Mumbai: In a significant development, the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly has unanimously approved the Maratha Reservation Bill, allocating 10% quotas to the Maratha community in both education and government jobs. The bill was introduced during a Special Session of the Legislature, with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde elaborating on the government's stance regarding quotas. With the passage of this bill, the Maratha community will now benefit from 10% reservations in educational institutions and state government positions, addressing a longstanding demand. Addressing the assembly, Chief Minister Shinde reaffirmed his commitment to the late Balasaheb Thackeray and expressed pride in fulfilling this promise to the Maratha community. He credited the success of this initiative to the effo...