Amid the ongoing Maratha quota agitation across Maharashtra, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis affirmed the government`s optimistic stance on providing reservations for the Maratha community, stated a report in ANI. Fadnavis strongly condemned the violence that transpired in Beed, Maharashtra, on Monday and assured that rigorous measures would be taken against those inciting violence.

Addressing the situation, Fadnavis was quoted in the report saying, "The incident that happened in Beed yesterday cannot be supported. The government is very positive about giving reservations to Marathas. Some decisions have been taken regarding it today as well. But some people are trying to spread violence, and it will not be tolerated, and strict action will be taken against them." He made these remarks after participating in a cabinet meeting.