Maharashtra Approves Reservation for Marathas

Maharashtra Cabinet approves 10% reservation for Marathas in education and government employment.

Bill to extend reservations to Marathas to be introduced on 20^th Feb.
Maharashtra Backward Class Commission report highlights Marathas as socially and educationally backward.
Commission recommends specifying Marathas under Constitution's Articles 15(4), 15(5), and 16(4).
Report suggests exceeding 50% reservation cap due to "exceptional circumstances" and 84% Marathas not well-off.