Quota protest looms on Maharashtra, several legislators threaten to resign

On Monday, at least six buses were set on fire in Pune by agitators in the Chakan Industrial area

The Maratha Kranti Morcha Coordination Committee has announced a statewide agitation in Maharashtra starting Wednesday, unless the state government accepts its demand for reservation for Marathas.

MLAs cutting across party lines met the governor on Monday to tell him that the situation in the state was tense. The Marathas, who constitute 33 per cent of the state’s population, have been demanding 16 per cent quota in education and employment. If conceded, this will breach the 50 per cent cap on reservations set by the judiciary.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has called for an emergency session of the Maharashtra legislature.