Sharad Pawar Meets Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray Over Supreme Court’s Decision on Maratha Quota
The 50-minute meeting between two partners in the ruling coalition in the state took place against the background of the Supreme Court staying implementation of the 2018 state law granting reservation to Marathas in education and jobs.
Mumbai, September 9: NCP president Sharad Pawar on Wednesday met Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray at `Varsha', the latter's official residence here.
The 50-minute meeting between two partners in the ruling coalition in the state took place against the background of the Supreme Court staying implementation of the 2018 state law granting reservation to Marathas in education and jobs. Also Read | Mizoram Bans Use of ‘Made in China’ Kenbo Bike in State to Curb Smuggling.
The meeting also took place amid a controversy over Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut comparing Mumbai to Pakistan- occupied-Kashmir and Thackeray's party, Shiv Sena, reacting strongly to her comment.
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