Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday yet again assured the Assembly that the existing OBC quota will remain the same and attempts to create a social divide by spreading speculations on inclusion of Marathas in the OBC category won't be tolerated at any cost.
Stating that the Shiv Sena party has not given up Hindutva, Thackeray, who heads that party, said the state government will take up restoration and preservation of ancient temples, with an aim to "promote ancient culture and traditions". However the project would be undertaken in a phased manner and the cooperation from the Opposition in identifying the temples for preservation will be sought. Slamming at the BJP, he said this project shows that "we (Shiv Sena) haven't given up Hindutva".
CM came down heavily on the BJP, accusing it of trying to create a perception that the OBC quota will be slashed to accommodate Marathas. "The legal battle for (restoring) the Maratha quota is in the final stage. We have neither changed the legal team nor our stand on Maratha quota. We will win the legal battle," he said. The state government''s revision plea seeking to vacate the interim stay on the implementation of the Maratha quota is pending before the Supreme Court. Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar (NCP) also informed the government will not do injustice to Marathas and OBC on implementation of the quota.
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