Why have Maratha groups called for Maharashtra Bandh today?
Sakal Maratha Samaj, an umbrella body of Maratha groups, has called for a 'bandh' (shutdown) today across Maharashtra over demand for Maratha reservation. The protestors are demanding 16% quota in government jobs and education for the people of Maratha community. However, Navi Mumbai has been exempted from the bandh as it witnessed large-scale violence during the protests last month.