1. Immediate implementation of Maratha reservation:
Manoj Jarange Patil's foremost demand was the swift and immediate implementation of the Maratha reservation in Maharashtra.
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2. Maratha demographics and professions:
Marathas constitute a significant 33% of Maharashtra's population, engaged in various professions, including landownership, agriculture, and warrior roles.
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3. Agrarian struggles and Maratha distress:
Agrarian Marathas have been grappling with farm distress. This group has made the Marathwada region a focal point of the caste agitation.
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4. Kunbi certificate for reservation:
Patil emphasized that a Kunbi certificate should be granted to individuals seeking reservation within the Maratha community.
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5. Historical evolution of Maratha reservation demands:
The demand for Maratha reservations dates back to 1982, with the first protest led by labour union leader Annasaheb Patil.
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6. Reservation implementation and legal challenges:
In 2004, the Maharashtra government included Maratha-Kunbis and Kunbi-Marathas in the list of other backward classes (OBCs) but excluded those identifying solely as Marathas.
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7. Solution and amendments:
Patil called for amendments to the government's free education policy, ensuring education benefits for all Marathas until the community receives full reservation.