Maharashtra Minister Chhagan Bhujbal, a prominent opponent of including Marathas in the OBC quota, asked activist Manoj Jarange to exercise restraint, claiming that the state government will take serious action on the Maratha reservation issue. Bhujbal supported a distinct quota for Marathas but opposed issuing Kunbi caste certificates without sufficient verification, stated a PTI report.

Speaking to the media, Bhujbal underlined the approaching special session of the state assembly on February 20 to address reservations and other Maratha community demands. He encouraged Jarange, who had resumed his indefinite fast in Jalna district, to stop using harsh language towards senior ministers and government officials, emphasising that the government was dedicated to addressing the Maratha community`s problems, reported PTI. 

"Jarange should sit quietly as the state is going to take a firm decision on giving reservation benefits to the Maratha community. He is unnecessarily using abusive language against senior ministers and government officials," Bhujbal said.