Tag: Marathas
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Centre should take steps to prevent distortion of historical facts in movies: Dushyant Chautala
The screening of the film has been discontinued at most of the cinema halls in the state due to the protests over “poor” portrayal of Bharatpur’s Maharaja Surajmal by allegedly twisting historical facts.
December 12, 2019 -
Bombay HC upholds Maratha reservation, but says 16 per cent quota ‘unjustifiable’
A division bench of the court said the quota percentage should be reduced from 16 per cent to 12 to 13 per cent, as recommended by the State Backward Classes Commission.
June 27, 2019 -
Towards competitive backwardness
The Constitutional scheme of affirmative action cannot work unless reservation is truly inclusive and non-discriminatory, writes Sanjeeb Panigrahi.
December 27, 2018 -
Dalits versus Marathas
Bhim Rao Ambedkar (1891-1956) remarked in his famous tract Annihilation of Caste (1936) that Hindu society has evolved in the name of caste and not for the nation. Ambedkar’s remark was validated on the very first day of this year when there was a vicious opposition by a section of the Marathas against a large …
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January 13, 2018 -
Haryana Hammers beat Veer Marathas 5-2 in PWL
Rio Olympics gold medalist Helen Maroulis did the star-turn as two times runners-up Haryana Hammers open their Pro Wrestling League (PWL )campaign with an impressive 5-2 win over debutants Veer Marathas 5-2 at the Siri Fort Indoor Stadium Delhi on Wednesday. Apart from Maroulis, it was Harphool played a crucial role as he won his …
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January 11, 2018 -
Demand for reservation for Marathas justified: Athawale
Amid growing demand for reservation for Marathas, Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Tuesday said the demand of the dominant community in Maharashtra was justified and he would strive to get the community its due. In a statement by his office, Athwale, Union Minister of State for Social Justice, assured a delegation of Sambhaji Brigade, an …
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August 16, 2016