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Representatives from the Maharashtra government have presented a 12-point proposal to activists advocating for Maratha reservation. This development is part of ongoing efforts to address the demands for reservations for the Maratha community in education and government jobs.

The proposal aims to discuss various aspects of the reservation, including eligibility criteria, implementation timelines, and measures to ensure that the reservation framework does not infringe upon the rights of other communities. The Maratha community, which constitutes a significant portion of the states population, has been campaigning for affirmative action for several years, citing historical and socio-economic disadvantages.

This meeting marks a notable step in negotiations, as the government seeks to balance the aspirations of the Maratha community with the broader socio-political implications of such reservations. The proposal will be reviewed by the activists, who are expected to respond in the coming days. This issue has been a focal point of public debate in Maharashtra, with various stakeholders involved in discussions over the past few years.