"D Fadnavis Trying To Divide Marathas": Quota Agitation Leader Hits Out
NDTV
The Maharashtra Assembly last week passed a resolution to provide quota benefits to Marathas
In a scathing attack on Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Maratha quota agitation leader Manoj Jarange Patil today accused the BJP leader of hatching a plot to deny quota benefits to members of the community. Speaking to the media, Mr Patil today threatened to begin a march to Mr Fadnavis' home.
"Fadnavis has taken a decision without taking (Chief Minister Eknath) Shinde in the loop. Everything is happening on his directions, he is running the state. Does Fadnavis want me to sacrifice myself? I wil march to his bungalow. Stop me if you can," said Mr Patil, who hit headlines for his hunger strike in demand of reservation for Marathas.
The Maharashtra Assembly last week passed a resolution to provide quota benefits to the politically-influential community that accounts for nearly 30 per cent of the state's population.
