Mumbai may see another reservation-related protest that could majorly disrupt daily life. On October 8 or 9, leaders of the Other Backwards Classes (OBC) plan to hold a protest in Mumbai against the Government Resolution (GR) granting Marathas OBC status. However, the move does not seem to have gone down well with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who claimed that OBC reservation had remained untouched and expressed regret that some were politicising the issue.

On Thursday, OBC leaders and organisations hinted at staging a protest in Mumbai to oppose the inclusion of all Marathas from Marathwada in the reservation category. Though the date and venue have not been confirmed, the agitation in Mumbai is likely to be held on October 8 or 9. The community is upset with the state government for issuing a GR that allows it to issue caste certificates based on the Hyderabad gazette. According to the OBC leaders, this GR qualifies all Marathas from Marathwada to easily get the certificate.