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Mumbai, Oct 10 (IANS) Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, who heads the Cabinet sub-committee on OBC issues, on Friday claimed that OBC reservation will not face any setback (due to the September 2 government resolution on providing Kunbi certificates to Marathas), adding that the coalition government is committed to protecting the rights and interests of OBCs.
He was reacting after various OBC fronts on Friday took out a morcha demanding repeal of the September 2 government resolution, saying OBCs have suffered huge losses as Marathas are encroaching on their quota.
“On the government resolution issued on September 2 regarding the issue of reservation for OBCs and Kunbi certificates to Marathas, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and both deputy chief ministers assured the all-party delegation that OBC reservation will not be affected in any way,” the minister claimed.
He further claimed that the government is committed to protecting the rights of OBCs, adding that there is confusion in the society regarding Kunbi certificates that fake certificates will be issued.
He said, “I assure you that only those who are actually eligible Kunbi Marathas will get the certificates. Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar should clear the confusion. There will be nothing wrong on the part of the government, as chairperson of the committee, I myself and the government will take care of it.”
Speaking about the Shiv Sena UBT front in Marathwada on Saturday, the minister said that those who have continuously ignored the development of Marathwada and acted like Nizams, are now talking about development.
“Our Mahayuti government is not just changing the name but is committed to bringing Marathwada to the forefront of development and improving the living standards of the common man,” he said.
The minister said that the Mahayuti government took a historic decision to change the name of Aurangabad to ‘Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar’.
He claimed, “Congress and Uddhav Thackeray did injustice to Marathwada like the Nizams and deliberately kept the region away from development. We have not only changed the names of cities but have given top priority to the development of Marathwada.”
He further said that Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has decided to provide five bags of sand free of cost for each of the 30 lakh houses sanctioned in the state under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana.
Commenting on the damage caused to agriculture and losses suffered by farmers due to the recent heavy rains and floods, the Minister said the government is in alert mode for effective implementation of the relief package announced earlier this week.
“Our statewide visits are to see whether the announced package is reaching every affected farmer. If anyone is left out from the panchnama, they will also be included,” he said.
–IANS
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