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**Summary:**

A 35-year-old man from Latur district, Maharashtra, allegedly died by suicide over concerns regarding the Maratha reservation issue. The man, belonging to the Vanjari community (classified as OBC), reportedly left a suicide note expressing distress over a government resolution (GR) that could potentially benefit Marathas, impacting OBC communities. A police investigation is underway to verify the authenticity of the note and the circumstances surrounding the death.

**News Article:**

**Maharashtra: Man Dies by Suicide Amid Maratha Reservation Concerns**

**Mumbai, September 12, 2025** – A 35-year-old man from Latur district, Maharashtra, has reportedly died by suicide, allegedly citing concerns related to the ongoing Maratha reservation debate. The incident occurred in Vangdari village.

The deceased, a member of the Vanjari community (classified as Other Backward Class or OBC), was found dead in the Manjra river on Thursday evening. Police recovered a suicide note from his person.

According to local OBC leaders, the note expresses the man’s distress over a government resolution (GR) issued on September 2, 2025, regarding the issuance of Kunbi certificates to Marathas. Kunbi status would make Marathas eligible for OBC reservations. In the note, the man reportedly said he felt the GR betrayed the OBC community and expressed hope that his death would bring justice to his community.

“You have deceived the OBC community by issuing a GR against our community. I hope that my community will get justice after my death,” the note read, according to sources.

Latur Superintendent of Police Amol Tambe confirmed that a case of accidental death has been registered and that an investigation is underway. Police are verifying the authenticity of the suicide note and investigating the circumstances surrounding the death, including why the deceased removed his clothes before entering the river.

The incident has heightened tensions surrounding the Maratha reservation issue in Maharashtra. Maharashtra OBC leader and Minister Chhagan Bhujbal is scheduled to visit the family of the deceased on Friday.

*If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please reach out for help. You can contact KIRAN at 1800-599-0019 or Aasra at 9820466726.*

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