Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday criticised the Opposition, accusing some of its members of trying to gain political mileage from the recent Maratha Morcha, only to go silent once the government resolved the issue, reported the PTI.

Speaking at a public event in Maharashtra's Pune, Ajit Pawar asserted that the Mahayuti government remained focused on public welfare and had responded to the situation promptly and effectively.

Activist Manoj Jarange had launched a hunger strike in Mumbai on August 29, demanding reservation for the Maratha community. He ended his fast on Tuesday after the Devendra Fadnavis-led government agreed to most of his demands, including issuing a government resolution (GR) to form a committee for granting Kunbi caste certificates to eligible Marathas who can produce historical records of their heritage.