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Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis assures mathadis (headloaders) that the Mathadi Act will not be abolished and asks for their support in plugging the loopholes in the Act. He also addresses the demand for Maratha reservation. Fadnavis orders an inquiry into an agreement that mentions payment of extortion money to a mathadi union. He promises to speak to the chief minister and CIDCO to ensure housing for mathadis near the APMC market. Fadnavis also discusses plans for the redevelopment of the APMC market and the empowerment of mathadi youth. | Mumbai news
State Education Minister Chandrakant Patil’s announcement of a stipend to students of the Maratha community is aimed at keeping the community in good humour, while reiterating the government’s commitment for the community’s development