Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote, "Karpoorijis life revolved around the twin pillars of simplicity and social justice. Till his last breath, his simple lifestyle and humble nature resonated deeply with the common people. There are numerous anecdotes that highlight his simplicity. Those who worked with him recall how he preferred to spend his own money for any personal matter, including his daughters wedding."
The Maharashtra government has accepted its first report from a committee led by retired judge Sandeep Shinde, tasked with determining the process for granting Kunbi caste certificates to Marathas in the Marathwada region. This move follows ongoing demands for reservation benefits. The government has also initiated the issuance of Kunbi certificates and plans to gather fresh data on the Maratha community s social and educational backwardness. These decisions come in response to protests and violence, with cases filed against Maratha protestors for alleged violence.
The rebuttal started with Union home minister Amit Shah mentioning the number of OBC ministers in the Union Cabinet, highlighting that it is the ministers who run the government and not the bureaucrats. On Thursday, BJP national president JP Nadda went a step ahead in pronouncing how BJP has given its due to the OBC community.