Political Clash as Sule Calls for Immediate Special Assembly Session over Maratha Reservation Issue sparks Public Demonstrations
In a recent turn of events, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Supriya Sule visited Azad Maidan in Mumbai, only to be met with protests and tension from Maratha demonstrators.
During her visit, Sule sat on a dais with Maratha protestor Manoj Jarange, who is currently observing an indefinite fast for reservation under the OBC category for Marathas. However, the visit did not go as smoothly as planned. Some protestors attempted to throw a water bottle at Sule, and as she left the venue, her vehicle was attacked by agitated demonstrators.
The incident caused considerable chaos and a brief period of heightened tension. The BJP MLC Praveen Darekar expressed unhappiness among Maratha youths regarding Sule's father's stance on the Maratha quota issue. He stated that despite being part of several governments, Sharad Pawar, the party supremo, did not take any concrete decision regarding Maratha reservation.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis condemned the incident, emphasizing that leaders visiting protest sites should be treated with dignity. He stated that creating chaos, surrounding leaders, or throwing objects is unacceptable. Fadnavis did not address the issue of whether anyone would gain from such acts.
The Bombay High Court has previously criticized the state for its inaction during the Maratha protests. The issue of reservation for the Maratha community remains a contentious one, with protests continuing across Maharashtra.
Sule had demanded a special session of the Maharashtra Assembly to address the reservation issue. Security personnel were called in to clear the way for Sule's vehicle, allowing her to leave the location. Despite the protests, Sule's visit to Azad Maidan underscores the ongoing struggle for reservation among the Maratha community and the complexities surrounding the issue.
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