Maratha Activist Manoj Jarange Patil Urges Candidates to Withdraw from Maharashtra Elections
In Jalna, Maharashtra, Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil announced that his candidates will not participate in the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections. He urged all candidates to withdraw their nominations, emphasizing that elections should not be fought based on caste. Patil encouraged the Maratha community to vote and avoid attending any candidate’s campaign or meeting.
Patil clarified that they have not endorsed any candidate or political party. Previously, he had conditionally supported candidates who agreed to their demands in writing. He stated that they would support SC-ST candidates and those who commit to their demands on bond paper.
The Maharashtra assembly elections are a significant contest between the Mahayuti alliance, consisting of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde), and Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar), and the Maha Vikas Agadhi (MVA), which includes Congress, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray), and Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar).
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Maratha -: The Marathas are a group of people in India, mainly found in the state of Maharashtra. They have a rich history and are known for their warrior past.
Activist -: An activist is a person who works to bring about social or political change. They often campaign for causes they believe in.
Manoj Jarange Patil -: Manoj Jarange Patil is a person who is actively working for the rights and issues of the Maratha community in Maharashtra.
Maharashtra Elections -: These are elections held in the state of Maharashtra to choose leaders who will make decisions for the state. It includes choosing members for the legislative assembly.
Caste -: Caste is a system in India that divides people into different social groups based on their birth. It has been a traditional way of organizing society but can lead to discrimination.
SC-ST -: SC-ST stands for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These are groups of people in India who have been historically disadvantaged and are given special support by the government.
Mahayuti -: Mahayuti is an alliance of political parties in Maharashtra, often led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). They come together to contest elections.
Maha Vikas Agadhi -: Maha Vikas Agadhi is another alliance of political parties in Maharashtra, including the Shiv Sena, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), and Indian National Congress. They also contest elections together.
