BJP Targets NCP Chief Sharad Pawar Over Maratha Reservation Demand

In a debate around Maratha and OBC reservations, BJP's Ashish Shelar questioned NCP Chief Sharad Pawar's stance, highlighting party absences at critical meetings. Maharashtra Minister Chhagan Bhujbal urged unity, following a meeting with Pawar to resolve community clashes. The government's moves and activist Manoj Jarange's ongoing struggle were also discussed.

In the midst of a heated debate on Maratha and OBC reservations in Maharashtra, Mumbai BJP President Ashish Shelar has put NCP Chief Sharad Pawar in the spotlight. Shelar questioned Pawar's stance on the Maratha protestors' demand for reservations under the OBC quota, and criticized his party's absence at a crucial all-party meeting called by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

Earlier, Maharashtra Minister Chhagan Bhujbal met with Pawar to discuss the ongoing clashes between Maratha and OBC communities over reservation issues. Bhujbal emphasized that these clashes could potentially be resolved if all political parties come together in agreement. This meeting marked the first time Bhujbal and Pawar have met since the NCP split last July.

Following the meeting, Bhujbal highlighted Pawar's understanding of village dynamics and the need for unified leadership to prevent escalating tensions. Pawar assured Bhujbal he would engage with CM Shinde to find a solution. The government's efforts, including a recent bill to extend 10 percent reservation to the Marathas, and activist Manoj Jarange Patil's continued activism were also focal points of discussion.