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Maharashtra Bandh: Maratha Quota Protest In 10 Pictures

Written By : ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 09 Aug 2018 07:52 PM (IST)

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Image: File Photo PTI/ Women of Maratha community stage a protest rally during their Maharashtra bandh, called over their demands for reservation, in Mumbai.

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Sakal Maratha Samaj, an umbrella body of Maratha groups, has called for a 'bandh' on Thursday across Maharashtra. Photo: ABP News

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A petrol pump employee puts a board with closed written on it, outside a fuel station during a strike called by the Maratha Kranti Morcha activists over their demands for reservations, in Nagpur. Photo: PTI

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Maratha Kranti Morcha supporters pay silent tribute to Major Kaustubh Rane, the slain army officer, and the farmers who committed suicide, in Thane on Thursday. Photo: PTI

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Police personnel keep a watch during a protest by Maratha Kranti Morcha, outside Panvel Tehisdar Office in Navi Mumbai. Photo: PTI

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A view of a bus depot following a strike called by the Maratha Kranti Morcha activists over their demands for reservations, in Nagpur. Photo: PTI

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Maratha Kranti Morcha supporters participate in protest dharna to press for their demand for reservation in education and services, in Sangli. PTI Photo

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A view of empty state transport bus stand after Maratha morcha called for Maharashtra bandh, in Mumbai. PTI Photo

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Maratha Kranti morcha activists protest in favour of Maratha reservations. PTI Photo

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Though the shutdown got on to a peaceful start in the morning, within hours there were many incidents of violence, especially in Pune district. A dozen public and private vehicles were damaged in other parts of the state.