Bhujbal writes to CM, raises considerations about GR on Maratha quota

Maharashtra Cupboard Minister and OBC chief Chhagan Bhujbal on Tuesday submitted an eight-page letter to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis elevating authorized considerations in regards to the Maratha reservation authorities decision (GR). On behalf of Samata Parishad, an OBC organisation that he heads, he demanded that the GR be withdrawn or cancelled.

Searching for readability on the contents of the GR, he stated, “It’s inappropriate for the federal government to make use of affidavits for giving [Kunbi/OBC] certificates. The federal government ought to withdraw or clear the ambiguities.”

Within the letter, Mr. Bhujbal outlined the “objectionable” factors within the GR. “Absolutely the vagueness of the GR is being interpreted by the individuals belonging to the Maratha neighborhood and OBC in a very completely different method, which can end in a chaotic and probably unstable scenario in Maharashtra,” the letter learn. “The Maratha neighborhood has 10% reservation beneath the Socially and Educationally Backward Lessons (SEBC) in State schooling and employment. So, utilizing the time period Maratha neighborhood within the Act of OBC, SC, and ST is illegal, which can facilitate two forms of reservations to the neighborhood.”

Mr. Bhujbal objected to the usage of the time period ‘Maratha neighborhood’ as a substitute of OBC, Kunbi, Maratha Kunbi, or Kunbi Maratha within the GR, as additionally “obscure” phrases resembling natesambandh (relation).

Mr. Bhujbal identified that the GR was issued for recognising the Hyderabad Gazetteer, however this was already achieved by the notification dated July 18, 2024 in accordance with the suggestions of the Justice Sandeep-led committee on Maratha reservation. “Due to this fact, the GR dated 2nd September 2025 has no function for making use of the Hyderabad Gazetteer,” the letter famous.