‘Maratha groups may enter politics if quotas not given’

Dharashiv (Maharashtra): Upping the ante against the ruling MahaYuti government, Shivba Sanghatana leader Manoj Jarange-Patil warned on Tuesday that if the Maratha quotas are not given, “then the only option left would be to grab power”.

Interacting with media persons, Jarange-Patil made it clear that the Maratha groups do not want to enter politics or contest the elections unless they are compelled to do so.

“However, if the state government fails to give us the reservations as assured, then the only option open to us would be to contest the polls and come to power… Then we shall fulfil all our promises to the community,” declared Jarange-Patil.

The Shivba Sanghatana chief, who has been targeting Bharatiya Janata Party’s Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, took another potshot at him for allegedly blocking the community’s aspirations.

“I call upon the legislators of all political parties to meet and convince him (Fadnavis) on our issue and work out a solution,” urged Jarange-Patil.