Mumbai, Sept. 5 -- Amid simmering tensions over the Maratha quota agitation and mounting agrarian distress caused by a prolonged dry spell in August, Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharne today called for political restraint, emphasizing that social harmony and the welfare of the poor must supersede political maneuveringAddressing the friction triggered by quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil's ongoing fast, Bharne stressed that the Maratha reservation issue must be resolved without encroaching upon or undermining existing OBC quotas.
Highlighting Jarange Patil's stated stance of protecting OBC rights, the minister urged leaders from both communities to engage in constructive dialogue to clear mutual misunderstandings. He reitera...