Tensions rise within alliance after Maharashtra govt. scraps 33% reservation in promotions
Mumbai The Maharashtra government’s decision to scrap 33% reservation in promotions has ignited a row between alliance partners of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government. MVA ally Congress has given a call for a State-wide protest against its own government’s decision, saying the decision is to paint the Congress as anti-Dalit. The timing of the new government resolution (GR) has raised eyebrows as it comes exactly two days after the Supreme Court’s verdict scrapping the Maratha reservation, with many believing that the move is to appease the sulking Maratha community and its officers...
Source: thehindu.com