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Jarange sets May 30 indefinite hunger strike over Maratha quota delays and Kunbi certificate stoppage

Jarange sets May 30 indefinite hunger strike over Maratha quota delays and Kunbi certificate stoppage

Maratha activist Manoj Jarange has announced an indefinite hunger strike from May 30, after accusing the Maharashtra government of stalling Kunbi caste certificate issuance in Marathwada. He gave a May 29 deadline for certificates and warned of renewed agitation if authorities fail to act. Jarange also demanded the dissolution of the Maratha quota sub-committee, validation of Gazette-based certificates, and withdrawal of police cases against protesters. He linked the protest to pending scholarships and a recent cabinet policy affecting reserved category claims on open seats.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 16 May 2026
Uday Samant says Paranjpe was inducted into Shiv Sena to block MVA entry

Uday Samant says Paranjpe was inducted into Shiv Sena to block MVA entry

Maharashtra minister Uday Samant said former NCP leader Anand Paranjpe was inducted into Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena specifically to prevent him from joining any Opposition group, including the Maha Vikas Aghadi. Samant added that Sunetra Pawar’s NCP was kept informed to avoid misunderstandings within the ruling Mahayuti. He said attempts to reach Pawar directly failed due to her being at an event, so NCP MP Parth Pawar and then Jay Pawar were contacted. Paranjpe resigned from NCP and joined Shiv Sena after leaving the party.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026

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Rohit Pawar alleges 22 NCP MLAs will contest on BJP tickets fueling Baramati crime row

Rohit Pawar alleges 22 NCP MLAs will contest on BJP tickets fueling Baramati crime row

NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar has claimed that Praful Patel, Sunil Tatkare and 22 NCP MLAs will contest upcoming elections on BJP tickets. He also raised allegations of drug sales and extortion in Baramati, turning the spotlight on internal party tensions. An NCP spokesperson rejected the charge, saying the party remains united under Sunetra Pawar.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026
Sunetra Pawar resigns Rajya Sabha seat after Baramati bypoll win in shock-fast move

Sunetra Pawar resigns Rajya Sabha seat after Baramati bypoll win in shock-fast move

Sunetra Pawar has resigned from her Rajya Sabha seat, just two days after a major victory in the Baramati assembly bypoll. She won by a record margin of over 2 lakh votes. Pawar became a Rajya Sabha member in June 2024, and she had been sworn in as Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra on January 31.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 6 May 2026
Sunetra Pawar Dedicates Baramati Win to Late Ajit Pawar in Emotional Post

Sunetra Pawar Dedicates Baramati Win to Late Ajit Pawar in Emotional Post

NCP national president and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar said the people of Baramati’s votes were dedicated to the sacred memory of late Ajit Pawar. In a post on X, she linked the victory to the faith voters reposed in the party and its leadership, framing the win as both political and personal in significance.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 4 May 2026
BJP welcomes Bacchu Kadu as ally in Maharashtra but recalls his shifting loyalties

BJP welcomes Bacchu Kadu as ally in Maharashtra but recalls his shifting loyalties

Bacchu Kadu, leader of Prahar Janshakti Paksh, has joined Maharashtra’s ruling Mahayuti alliance with Shiv Sena. While the BJP welcomed him, it highlighted Kadu’s record of switching sides across elections. Kadu is set to contest the Legislative Council elections, as his long political journey has repeatedly re-aligned with different parties for electoral gains.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 30 Apr 2026

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