Discrepancies in validating Kunbi caste certificates: Jarange-Patil
Mr. Jarange-Patil has set an August 29 deadline and threatened a fresh “final” agitation over delays and denials in the certificate process
The Hindu reports on a continuing dispute between activist Manoj Jarange-Patil and the Maharashtra government over discrepancies in the validation and approval of Kunbi caste certificates. Jarange-Patil has embarked on a tour of Marathwada and Western Maharashtra to address the issue, setting a deadline of August 29 for the resolution of delays and denials in the certificate process.
The controversy stems from the recent cancellation of Kunbi caste certificates for four elected women representatives in Marathwada, with the reason reportedly being the failure to provide documentary evidence of paternal blood relatives belonging to the Kunbi community. The issue is further complicated by the identification of 58 lakh entries by the Justice (Retd) Sandeep Shinde Committee, which has been examining historical land and revenue records to determine Kunbi lineage for Maratha community members.
The government has also implemented a sage-soyare policy and established district-level reservation cells to expedite the certificate issuance process. However, the activist has handed over a 12-point proposal to address the issues, including the issuance of certificates based on the identified entries and the validation of issued certificates.
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