Maharashtra minister Chhagan Bhujbal met with NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar to discuss the contentious Maratha quota issue and objections raised by OBC leaders. The meeting, which took place at Pawar`s residence, lasted for one and a half hours. Pawar assured Bhujbal that he would discuss the matter with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and other state leaders within the next two days to find a resolution. Pics/ PTI & File Photos

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde along with Devendra Fadnavis and other leaders was seen celebrating after the state legislative assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed a bill providing 10 per cent reservation for the Maratha community. Pics/Atul Kamble