Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has put it on record that the state’s MVA Government is committed to providing reservation to Marathas without disturbing OBC quota. Thackeray on Tuesday assured the Assembly that the existing OBC quota will remain intact and attempts to create a social divide by spreading speculations on the inclusion of Marathas in the OBC category won't be tolerated.

Stating that the Shiv Sena 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". Thackeray said the project would be undertaken in a phased manner and sought the cooperation of the Opposition in identifying the temples for preservation. In a dig at the BJP, he said this project shows that "we (Shiv Sena) haven't given up Hindutva".

Thackeray made it clear that the OBC quota will remain unchanged even as attempts are being made to create a social divide by spreading a speculation that Marathas will be included in the OBC category for reservations. He said such attempts will not be tolerated. The chief minister also 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.

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