I strongly protest against the decision of the Maharashtra government to give 16% reservation to Marathas, and 5% to Muslims in state government jobs and admission to educational institutions in Maharashtra. This is in addition to the 52% reservation already given to OBCs, thus making the total reservation to 73%.
This is nothing but crass, opportunistic vote bank politics, particularly since state elections are approaching in Maharashtra.
The Supreme Court in Indira Sawhney's case permitted a maximum of 50% reservation, but some politicians do not seem to care for tha law of the land. Also, should meritorious general category people leave Maharashtra? Does the Maharashtra government think that merit is nothing, and all that is relevant is how to win the elections? I can only say that I am sorry for the future of Maharashtra
This is nothing but crass, opportunistic vote bank politics, particularly since state elections are approaching in Maharashtra.
The Supreme Court in Indira Sawhney's case permitted a maximum of 50% reservation, but some politicians do not seem to care for tha law of the land. Also, should meritorious general category people leave Maharashtra? Does the Maharashtra government think that merit is nothing, and all that is relevant is how to win the elections? I can only say that I am sorry for the future of Maharashtra
