Articles by Faisal Malik
OBC outfit challenges govt decision on Kunbi certificates in HC
A petition has been filed in the Bombay High Court challenging the Maharashtra government's decision to give Kunbi certificates to Marathas and their blood relatives. The petition also challenges all resolutions issued by the state government for Maratha reservation. The petitioner argues that these decisions contravene the law and deprive the OBC community of its rights. The High Court has admitted the petition, and a caveat has been filed by Maratha outfits in response.
Updated on Feb 01, 2024 06:56 AM IST
Jarange-Patil calls off march after Shinde govt gives in to his demands
“Our demand was issuance of Kunbi certificates to the blood relatives of Maratha community members having Kunbi antecedents. An ordinance (draft notification) to this effect has been issued,” he said at a press conference in Navi Mumbai’s Vashi, while showing a copy of the draft notification
Updated on Jan 28, 2024 07:36 AM IST
For Marathas, Jarange-Patil is now a superhero
Before launching the third leg of his agitation, Jarange-Patil had held two hunger strikes last year – the first one on August 29 and the second on October 25.
Updated on Jan 28, 2024 05:41 AM IST
Bhujbal, other OBC leaders to challenge Maratha reservation in court
Several OBC leaders from various political parties and outfits have come together and opposed the inclusion of Marathas in the OBC quota.
Updated on Jan 28, 2024 07:30 AM IST
Maratha quota stir ends as govt accepts demand
The Maharashtra government has accepted the demand of Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange-Patil to extend OBC quota benefits to the community.
Updated on Jan 28, 2024 04:31 AM IST
Faisal Malik, Mumbai
Jarange-Patil ends strike, says ‘demands fulfilled’ after meeting CM Shinde
Patil, who is seeking reservation in education and jobs for the community under the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) category, had been fasting since Friday morning to press for a “government resolution” on the Maratha quota issue
Updated on Jan 27, 2024 03:27 PM IST
Maratha activist threatens to intensify protest
The quota activist, who began a fresh hunger strike at Vashi in Navi Mumbai on Friday, announced his plan even as deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar said he supports reservation for the Maratha community
Updated on Jan 27, 2024 05:46 AM IST
Faisal Malik, Mumbai
Maratha activist Jarange-Patil says Maharashtra government accepts demands
Manoj Jarange-Patil started his hunger strike from Friday morning. The activist has stopped taking meals from 11 in the morning and is surviving only on water.
Published on Jan 26, 2024 06:21 PM IST
Jarange-Patil refuses to budge, insists on leading Maratha quota march to Mumbai
Top officials rushed to Vashi on Friday morning to convince Jarange-Patil against entering Mumbai as the march there would lead to chaos and bring the city to a standstill
Published on Jan 26, 2024 11:58 AM IST
Jarange-Patil to keep date with Mumbai
Here is the plan: Jarange-Patil will hoist the tri-colour at Azad Maidan at 11 am on Friday, they said. However, till late Thursday evening, there was no formal confirmation from the cops. Police officials told HT that they would escort them via the Eastern Freeway to avoid traffic chaos in the city
Updated on Jan 26, 2024 08:34 AM IST
Maratha quota march en route to Mumbai ahead of Jarange-Patil’s hunger strike
Organisers claimed over a million people will be part of the march when it enters Mumbai even as the state government was trying to avoid this and the disruptions it was expected to cause
Published on Jan 25, 2024 12:22 PM IST
Shinde makes another appeal to quota activist
Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has urged Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange-Patil to reconsider his decision as the government is positive on his demand for reservation. The government has taken steps to provide reservation benefits to the Maratha community and is working to establish their backwardness. A curative petition has been filed to restore Maratha reservation. The government has given an extension to the committee formed to issue Kunbi certificates to the community members.
Updated on Jan 25, 2024 09:08 AM IST
Faisal Malik, Mumbai
Election documents stolen from NCP office, says Awhad
During the NCP disqualification petitions hearing, the Sharad Pawar faction claimed that documents related to election were stolen by a former member who joined the rebel faction.
Updated on Jan 24, 2024 08:04 AM IST
City’s free public Wi-Fi project lying defunct since 2020
The free public Wi-Fi service project in Mumbai, launched in 2017, has been defunct for three years with no plans for revival. The project aimed to provide access to the poor, but officials now feel it is unnecessary as telecom companies offer cheap internet. The government had planned to spend ₹194 crore over five years, but the project was gradually stopped after a change in government. Former Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has expressed interest in reviving the project.
Updated on Jan 22, 2024 07:36 AM IST
Jarange-Patil continues his march towards Mumbai, reaches Ahmednagar on second day
Maratha activist Manoj Jarange-Patil, advocating for Maratha community reservation from the OBC quota, continues his march to Mumbai for the second day. Accompanied by a substantial crowd, the march entered Ahmednagar district on Sunday, planning a night halt near Karanji Ghat
Updated on Jan 22, 2024 07:18 AM IST
Jarange-Patil rejects Shinde’s new appeal, says there’s a limit to everything
The protest march to demand inclusion of Maratha community under OBC will start from Jalna on Saturday and cover the 400 km distance in 7 days
Published on Jan 19, 2024 09:18 PM IST
Ram temple consecration: Maharashtra declares public holiday on January 22
The chief minister has already directed Mumbai civic commissioner IS Chahal to put up decorative lights on temples and buildings across the city to prepare for “Diwali like celebrations” on January 22
Published on Jan 19, 2024 06:27 PM IST
Will visit Ayodhya after construction of Ram temple is over: Sharad Pawar
Pawar also expressed gratitude to the trust for the invitation and said that the joy and happiness of the mega event would reach him via the devotees who would be reaching there in large numbers. “I am grateful for the invitation to the Pran Pratishtha ceremony to be held in Ayodhya on 22 January 2024
Updated on Jan 18, 2024 07:00 AM IST
State signs MoUs worth ₹3.10 lakh crore in Davos
The state government of Maharashtra has signed MoUs worth over ₹3.10 lakh crore ($42.3 billion) with Indian and foreign companies at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The agreements are expected to bring in investments worth over ₹3.53 lakh crore ($48 billion). Among the investors is Belgium-based brewing company AB InBev, which will set up a unit in Maharashtra with an investment of ₹600 crore ($81.9 million). Adani Group has also announced plans to invest ₹50,000 crore ($6.8 billion) in the state over the next 10 years to set up a data centre powered by renewable energy.
Updated on Jan 18, 2024 06:50 AM IST
Faisal Malik, Mumbai
‘VBA not an ally yet’: Prakash Ambedkar’s RSVP to Rahul Gandhi on yatra invite
Vanchit Bahujan Aaghadhi (VBA) president Prakash Ambedkar said it was important that the opposition to the PM Modi-led government takes an inclusive approach
Updated on Jan 17, 2024 04:15 PM IST
Speaker begins hearing in NCP disqualification case, likely to seek additional time from SC
Maharashtra assembly speaker, Rahul Narwekar, is likely to seek more time from the Supreme Court to deliver his verdict in the case related to the disqualification of MLAs from the Nationalist Congress Party. The hearing process is expected to be completed by January 26, but the speaker's office will require more time to prepare the judgment.
Updated on Jan 17, 2024 07:10 AM IST
MIDC waives ₹5.3 crore unauthorised subletting charges of firm related to Ajit Pawar
Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) waived over ₹5.3 crore in charges from Arpee Consultants Private Limited for unauthorized subletting of its property to SAP Holdings and Leasing Private Limited. The decision was deemed contrary to policy by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG).
Updated on Jan 16, 2024 07:24 AM IST
Jarange-Patil prepones march, to start Mumbai hunger strike from January 26
Maratha activist Manoj Jarange-Patil has advanced his march to Mumbai by four days to demand reservation for his community in government jobs and education.
Updated on Jan 16, 2024 01:28 AM IST
Jarange-Patil was behind violence in Beed, claims Bhujbal
Days after Jarange-Patil started his second phase of indefinite strike in Jalna, a protest over Maratha reservation turned violent on October 29 in Beed district. Houses of NCP MLAs Prakash Solanke (Ajit Pawar faction) and Sandeep Kshirsagar (Sharad Pawar camp) among others were set on fire
Updated on Jan 14, 2024 07:12 AM IST
Faisal Malik, Mumbai
Rane questions contribution of Shankaracharyas to Hindu dharma
After Rane’s remarks, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray came down heavily on BJP and Rane and demanded an apology. “He is asking for Shankaracharya’s contribution, he should be ashamed of it,” Thackeray said, lambasting the union minister
Updated on Jan 14, 2024 07:10 AM IST
Speculations rife on Deora leaving Cong for Shinde Sena
The former union minister wants to contest the upcoming elections from the Mumbai South Lok Sabha constituency and is upset over the claim made by Shiv Sena (UBT) on the seat and Congress’s willingness to give in to the Thackeray faction’s demand
Updated on Jan 13, 2024 07:26 AM IST
‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra’ to cover 479km, six districts in Maharashtra
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' is expected to enter Maharashtra on March 15 and travel 479km across six districts before culminating in Mumbai on March 20. The yatra aims to raise issues of unemployment, inflation, and social justice. The final plan for the yatra is yet to be decided.
Updated on Jan 12, 2024 08:50 AM IST
Sena verdict poses question mark over Pawar-led NCP
The verdict has brought more trouble for the 83-year-old NCP founder, who is fighting a battle against his own nephew and political disciple
Updated on Jan 11, 2024 06:52 AM IST
Speaker’s view on 10th schedule open to challenge: Experts
The speaker’s verdict on Wednesday evoked contrasting emotions from the rival factions — while chief minister Eknath Shinde-led faction celebrated the speaker’s decision terming it “the victory of the Indian Constitution and democracy
Updated on Jan 11, 2024 06:52 AM IST
Govt will consider SC remarks if Bilkis Bano convicts apply for remission, hint Maha officials
The Maharashtra government is waiting for an official directive regarding the remission granted to the convicts in the Bilkis Bano gang rape case. NCP chief Sharad Pawar has urged the government to consider the seriousness of the crime. The Supreme Court had scrapped the remission granted by the Gujarat government, stating that only the Maharashtra government has the authority to grant remission as the trial was held in Mumbai.
Updated on Jan 10, 2024 08:06 AM IST