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.
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Here is how Twitterati reacted to Maratha Kranti Morcha in Mumbai:
Irony is whole Mumbai-Pune expswy is packed by cars whch mks it obvious that ppl can afford eductn #MarathaKrantiMorcha #EqualityForAll
— Prasanna Sinnarkar (@Prasanna_SS) August 9, 2017
People asking for reservation while driving 30 lakh car #hypocrisy #MarathaKrantiMorcha #reservation
— aditya khurana (@adityak2003) August 9, 2017
In such large number, still so peaceful. Amazing #MarathaKrantiMorcha
— Nakul Vashishtha (@Nakul108) August 9, 2017
#MarathaInMumbai#MarathaKrantiMorcha
— Tushar Lande Patil (@tusharlande96) August 9, 2017
Even silent march contains heavy voice...#jayostuMaratha
#EkMarathaLakhMaratha #Mumbai gets immersed in #Saffron #Tsunami of #MarathaKrantiMorcha https://t.co/n4z2QksTOU via @NewsBharati
— Mousumi Paul (@mpmousumi) August 9, 2017
Panic of evacuating offices and joy of leaving early dual impact of #MarathaKrantiMorchaðÂu00c2u009fÂu00c2u0098Âu00c2u0082
— Ashish Khera (@ashishkhera) August 9, 2017
Caste based reservation was objected by many
#MarathaKrantiMorcha Reservation is necessary but it parameters needs to be change. Caste base reservation is outdated and divisive.
— Winton Lairenlakpam (@WintonMeitei) August 9, 2017
The Maratha Kranti Morcha decided to end the year-long campaign through processions by submitting a memo to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis