Jalna, Feb 14: Chief Minister Ashok Chavan on Saturday said that the State government would take a decision for upliftment of Maratha community and would give reservation to the community without disturbing reservation of OBCs, SCs and others.
Chavan was speaking at 'Jan-Jagrukta Abhiyan' (public
awareness) rally at Mama Chowk.
He said that the government has asked the Bapat
Commission to review and give suggestions on economic,
employment and educational opportunities of the community. He
lambasted some leaders who are making politics in the name of
reservation.
On development of minority communities, Chavan said that
Maharashtra is the first state which implemented the Sachchar
Committee report. The State government has carved separate
welfare department for the minority and allotted Rs 127 crore
for it.
He said that the government has taken a decision for
releasing more funds for the minority dominated wards.
The State government and the Union Government have taken
historic decisions for ameliorating farmers by releasing
special package, he added.
He said that drinking water problem of the town would be
solved very soon.
He advised party activists to keep aside their
differences and work for party by explaining about development
programmes carried by the State government and the Union
Government.
Social Justice Minister Chandrakant Handore and MPCC
president Manikrao Thakre were present.
Bureau Report
First Published: Saturday, February 14, 2009, 00:00