Chhagan Bhujbal speaks on OBC reservation and his political comeback Pulse Maharashtra
In this episode of Pulse Maharashtra, Vinaya Deshpande sits down with Maharashtra Cabinet Minister and veteran OBC leader Chhagan Bhujbal for a wide-ranging conversation on the state's most politically charged issue: reservation.
Bhujbal shares his reaction to the Supreme Court's interim order restoring OBC reservation in local body elections, criticises the Bhatia Commission report, and explains why the inclusion of Marathas in the OBC category is unacceptable to him. He revisits the historical fight for OBC rights, makes a strong case for a nationwide caste census, and warns of the growing tensions between communities due to what he calls political mismanagement.
Bhujbal also speaks candidly about his return to the cabinet, past grievances with his party leadership, and whether the fractured NCP can ever be reunited. A sharp, emotional, and deeply political interview, this episode captures the pulse of Maharashtra's reservation politics.
Presentation: Vinaya Deshpande
Video: Emmanual Karbhari and Gautam Nirmal Doshi
Production: Vishnoo Jotshi
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