Marathas - Maharashtra
They are more than 30% of population in the state. Unlike to other OC castes Marathas are mostly into salaried jobs. So a better education is what they think will fetch them jobs. In accordance to that, they have been fighting for 25% of reservation in both educational institutions and job sectors. They have been given reservation by Sharadh Pawar during the NCP-Congress regime but High court has struck the plea.
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They are more than 30% of population in the state. Unlike to other OC castes Marathas are mostly into salaried jobs. So a better education is what they think will fetch them jobs. In accordance to that, they have been fighting for 25% of reservation in both educational institutions and job sectors. They have been given reservation by Sharadh Pawar during the NCP-Congress regime but High court has struck the plea.