Though there is no direct political game plan associated with these massive morchas, the issue has always had a political overtone. The issue of reservation is not simple, as it has many legal and constitutional aspects. Both organisers and authorities know the issue is not going to be resolved overnight due to legal complexities. The CM has announced the decision to refer the matter to the Backward Class Commission to strengthen the case for Maratha reservation. Other communities, including the Dhangars, are also in queue with similar demands, testing the political acumen of the Fadnavis government.

Source: The Hindu August 09, 2017 19:52 UTC