Pune : We are not against Maratha community. We say give them separate reservation. There is 10 percent reservation for EWS. Still being harassed. That gentleman came to my election and held meetings. But everyone unanimously voted for me. Nationalist Congress leader and President of Samata Parishad Chhagan Bhujbal criticized Maratha leader Manoj Jarange Patil in the words, “What is the reason for bringing caste in elections, is this the same for Maharashtra even after all these years?”

Writer director Nagraj Manjule was awarded the Mahatma Phule Samata Award by Bhujbal in a program organized by All India Mahatma Phule Samata Parishad at Mahatma Phule Smarak. Bhujbal was speaking at that time. State Commission for Women Chairperson Rupali Chakankar, Sameer Bhujbal, former Minister Dilip Kamble were present on the occasion.

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The work at Bhidewada will be completed soon

Bhujbal said that there are many filmmakers and poets. But Nagaraj has commented on social issues through films and poems. No matter how many crises occur in today’s time, it cannot be stopped. Not all educated are cultured, some uneducated are also cultured. The work of Bhidewada memorial will be completed soon. A fund of Rs 200 crore has been sanctioned for the expansion of Mahatma Phule Memorial. Backward classes, OBCs should stand up for their rights. It will not work now. Even the great men were opposed in their time. As the heir of Mahatma Phule-Savitribai Phule, we have to work together with everyone.

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True successors are those who move forward with ideas

If we had not met Mahatma Phule, we would not have reached here today. There is no point in living after being divided into Mahapurush castes. Narrowness between castes makes no sense. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Mahatma Phule, Dr. Everyone should believe that Babasaheb Ambedkar is their ancestor. It is not enough to be born into a caste or a pot, but the true heirs who carry the thought forward. Without Phule Ambedkar, today’s life would not be possible. The system wants people to remain devotees, followers, customers. But if you want to get your rights, if you want to see with your eyes, it is necessary to read, said Nagaraj Manjule.