Responding to Opposition allegations on the GR, Fadnavis said all decisions related to OBC welfare since 2014 were taken by his government.
“Let there be a debate on the work done for OBCs under the BJP-led government and the work done under previous governments. They (Opposition) only resort to politics but we are committed to the welfare of the OBCs. At the same time, we are also committed to the welfare of the Maratha and all other communities,” he said.
On the widening rift between the Marathas and OBCs, the CM said it would not reduce until leaders from both communities tell people facts about the issue.
“I would like to say that only those who have records of being Kunbi will be given certificates. No one will get certificates without such records. So the OBCs need not be worried. Politics of extremes is taking place on the issue and an atmosphere is being created that OBC reservation is finished. This is affecting the psyche of OBC students,” he said.
Such politics is not good for any community, Fadnavis asserted.
Joining the debate, Sharad Pawar said it looks like the government doesn’t want to resolve issues.
“It is attempting to weaken the social fabric. We must counter it and ensure it doesn’t happen, even if one has to pay a political price. There should be no compromise on social harmony and unity,” Pawar said.
The veteran politician rejected allegations of a link between him and Jarange or his agitation for the Maratha quota.
“Though anyone can say anything, we do not have even a slight connection with the Maratha reservation agitation by Manoj Jarange. These allegations are not based on truth, and therefore, there is no need to say anything about it,” Pawar said.
Reacting to Pawar’s allegation that the social fabric of the state was being weakened, Fadnavis said, “Everyone knows what Pawar saheb is famous for. When he says ‘X’, consider it as ‘Y’, and he is famous for it. He is a big leader, what more can I say about him?
