Pawar asks CM to initiate dialogue with Maratha stir leaders

July 24, 2018 23:36

NCP president Sharad Pawar today asked Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to hold talks with representatives of the Maratha outfits to end the

ongoing stand-off over the quota demand.

In a statement issued tonight, Pawar lamented that instead of taking the grievances of the community seriously, the chief minister and certain ministers have given provocative statements.

Pawar's remarks came on a day the Maratha Kranti Morcha observed a bandh in Maharashtra and called for a shutdown in Mumbai tomorrow.

The stir turned violent today with incidents of arson and stone-pelting being reported from various parts of the state.

"The situation should be brought under control at the earliest. The CM should invite prominent representatives from the community participating in the protest for talks and start the process of resolving the stand off," the NCP chief said,

adding that Marathas have so far agitated peacefully to highlight their demands.

"There was never any law and order issue," he said.

Pawar also appealed to the protesters to ensure that public and private property is not damaged and the common man not made to suffer due to agitation.

-- PTI

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