09 August,2017 05:46 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Several citizens took to Twitter to share their opinions on the Maratha Kranti Morcha, which was held in Mumbai on August 9
Lakhs of people from the Maratha community have held a protest in Mumbai on August 9, demanding reservations in government jobs and education. Started a year ago, the Maratha Kranti Morcha made its maiden entry in Mumbai today. As a result of the protest, several schools in South Mumbai were given a day off and several office-goers also decided to stay back at home. On the other hand, several citizens took to Twitter to share their opinions on the silent protest.
Here is how Twitterati reacted to Maratha Kranti Morcha in Mumbai:
Caste based reservation was objected by many
The Maratha Kranti Morcha decided to end the year-long campaign through processions by submitting a memo to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis