In Maharashtra civic polls, a Marathinama vs Congress manifesto for North Indians

Marathi Abhyas Kendra, a socio-cultural organization, convened a meeting in Mumbai on December 31, 2025, to release a draft "Marathinama" manifesto for the upcoming municipal corporation elections. The manifesto demands that Marathi candidates be fielded and that 80% of jobs be reserved for Maharashtra domiciles. Suhas Rane, president of the Sambhaji Brigade, called for collective action by the Marathi population to ensure their interests are protected. Varsha Gaikwad, Mumbai Congress president, defended the party's stance on representing all residents and refuted claims of creating a linguistic divide.