The Maratha community’s quest for reservation in Maharashtra has been a contentious issue, marked by legal battles and political maneuvering. The recent demand by Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil to increase the reservation limit and include Marathas in the OBC category adds another layer to the ongoing debate. Jarange-Patil’s call for the central government to intervene and raise the reservation cap to accommodate Marathas reflects the community’s persistent struggle for socio-economic upliftment....