Government to Enforce Court Directives Amid Maratha Quota Protests

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has committed to enforcing the Bombay High Court's directives regarding the Manoj Jarange-led Maratha quota protest, asserting that the law will be upheld. This announcement highlights the government's efforts to navigate the legal complexities surrounding the Maratha community's demand for reservation status.

After the High Court identified violations in the protest's permissions, the state administration is actively seeking legal avenues to defuse the situation. Fadnavis, along with deputies Ajit Pawar and Eknath Shinde, convened to strategize on viable legal solutions that can withstand judicial scrutiny.

The protest, sparked by Jarange's hunger strike demanding Kunbi status for Marathas, has escalated tensions, prompting businesses near Azad Maidan to close temporarily. Fadnavis refuted claims of coercion, emphasizing that closures resulted from protest-related disruptions, with police assuring shopkeepers of their safety.

(With inputs from agencies.)