OBC Outfits Demand Withdrawal of Kunbi Certificates GR in Meeting with CM Fadnavis
OBC organizations in Maharashtra have called for the withdrawal of a government resolution (GR) that allows the Maratha community to obtain Kunbi certificates. They also demanded a 'white paper' detailing all caste certificates issued since 2014.
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The meeting was held at Sahayadri Guest House in Mumbai. The OBC outfits argued that the GR, issued on September 2 following a five-day stir by Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange at Azad Maidan, is detrimental to their community’s interests. They also demanded a 'white paper' detailing all caste certificates and caste validity certificates issued in the state since 2014.
Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader Vijay Wadettiwar, who attended the meeting, stated that the state-wide OBC march scheduled for October 10 would proceed as planned, despite some sections of the ruling dispensation wanting it postponed. “The government has not given any positive response to two major demands — the withdrawal of the Government Resolution issued on September 2 and the publication of a white paper on the issuance of caste certificates since 2014. The united OBC community protest march will take place on October 10,” he said.
CM Fadnavis assured the attendees that the state government is committed to delivering justice to every community within the legal framework and that no group, including OBCs, would face injustice. “The state government has followed legal procedures in issuing caste certificates. A verification system and a lineage committee have been set up to ensure certificates are issued only on valid documents, dispelling fears that certificates would be given solely on the basis of marriage or affidavits,” Fadnavis said at the meeting.
He added that Rs 1,500 crore has been disbursed to the Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Research & Training Institute (MahaJyoti) this month, 63 hostels have been established for OBCs, and all schemes of the Annasaheb Patil Economic Development Corporation will be extended to other backward sections. “An independent OBC Cabinet Sub-Committee has been constituted with powers to oversee all state schemes. Multiple corporations have been set up for sub-castes under the OBC category, with capital allocated to these corporations,” he said.
Deputy CM Eknath Shinde stated that quotas for one community will not infringe upon the rights of others. “All decisions would be taken within the ambit of law. Providing false documents would attract legal action,” he stated.
Meanwhile, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar added that the government aims to ensure no community faces injustice. He noted that Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes remain socially disadvantaged, and the state and Union governments implement schemes for their progress while ensuring equal opportunities for other communities.
The meeting was also attended by ministers Chandrashekhar Bawankule, Chhagan Bhujbal, Pankaja Munde, Atul Save, Members of Parliament (MPs), Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs), Chief Secretary Rajesh Kumar, and senior officials of the Social Justice and Backward Welfare Departments, among others.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main demand of the OBC outfits in Maharashtra?
The OBC outfits are demanding the withdrawal of the Government Resolution (GR) that allows the Maratha community to obtain Kunbi certificates and the publication of a 'white paper' detailing all caste certificates issued since 2014.
Why is the GR for Kunbi certificates controversial?
The GR is controversial because OBC organizations believe it is detrimental to their community’s interests and could lead to unfair issuance of caste certificates.
What did CM Devendra Fadnavis assure the attendees at the meeting?
CM Fadnavis assured the attendees that the state government is committed to delivering justice to every community within the legal framework and that no group, including OBCs, would face injustice.
What measures has the government taken to ensure the validity of caste certificates?
The government has set up a verification system and a lineage committee to ensure that caste certificates are issued only on valid documents.
What is the plan for the OBC community protest march?
The OBC community protest march is scheduled for October 10 and will proceed as planned, despite some sections of the ruling dispensation wanting it postponed.
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