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31 August 2026

Maratha quota protest in Parbhani

The topic involves the constitutional and legal complexities of reservation policies and the role of pressure groups in governance, which are core themes in GS2.

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Notes

  • Ongoing agitation in Maharashtra for Maratha community reservation, specifically demanding Kunbi caste certificates.
  • Manoj Jarange-Patil is leading an indefinite hunger strike in Jalna district (Antarwali Sarati).
  • Government of Maharashtra established the Shinde committee to address reservation demands.
  • State government implemented a 10% reservation for the Maratha community, claiming it does not impact existing quotas for other communities.
  • Protests involve civil disobedience, such as waving black flags at official events and calls for mass mobilization.
  • Law enforcement measures include the deployment of Riot Control Police (RCP) and temporary detentions to maintain public order.

Questions

  1. Discuss the constitutional challenges associated with providing reservation to a community based on social and educational backwardness while maintaining the existing quota limits. 150 words
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  2. The demand for reservation by various communities in India often highlights the limitations of the current socio-economic criteria for affirmative action. Critically examine the role of state-appointed committees in addressing these demands and the implications for social cohesion in the federal structure. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following best describes the primary demand of the ongoing Maratha quota agitation in Maharashtra?

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