Mumbai, Feb. 24 -- A startling development has emerged regarding the implementation of the Hyderabad Gazette in connection with Maratha reservation.
The issue has reignited political debate, with questions being raised over the state government's delay in framing the required procedure.
Following the Mumbai agitation led by Maratha activist Manoj Jarange last year, the state government had assured that the Hyderabad Gazette would be implemented immediately to facilitate the issuance of OBC certificates to members of the Maratha community. However, even after six months, the government has reportedly not finalized the operational framework required under the Gazette.
In an order issued on February 20, the government acknowledged that due ...