Dramatic Protest: 4 Lawmakers Jump from 3rd Floor Over Quota Issue

In a shocking display of dissent, four members of the Maharashtra Assembly, including Deputy Speaker Narhari Zarwal, jumped from the third floor of the building to protest against the government’s policies.

Reason Behind the Protest

The protest was sparked by the government’s stance on the Dhangar community’s demand to be included in the Scheduled Tribes category. The community currently enjoys nomadic tribe status, which provides a 3% quota in government jobs and educational institutions, whereas Scheduled Tribes receive a 7% quota.

Miraculous Escape

Fortunately, the four lawmakers survived the fall thanks to a safety net installed in 2012 to prevent suicides.

Background

The incident highlights the deep-seated social and political divisions in India surrounding quota systems. The issue has sparked riots and inspired films.

Key Facts

• Deputy Speaker Narhari Zarwal, a member of the Nationalist Congress Party, was among those who jumped.
• A Bharatiya Janata Party member was also involved.
• The Dhangar community seeks Scheduled Tribes status.
• Quota systems have long been a contentious issue in India.

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