These days, I am getting over 10-20 enquiries from Marathas every day to visit them with their family tree. In the past records of Marathas, Kunbi is mentioned," Shivaji says.

The next phase of the Maratha protests, set to start after December 24, will seek recognition of all Marathas as Kunbis and reservation benefits for the entire community under the OBC category.

Jarange-Patil took the stand despite the state government issuing a government resolution to implement its decision of issuing Kunbi certificates, but with a rider: that Marathas should produce ...