NCP chief Sharad Pawar today said reservations for the Maratha community could be brought about with an amendment in the Constitution.
The veteran leader added that he could hold a dialogue with the Opposition parties to seek support for the amendment if the Union government showed its willingness.
Speaking at a press conference here, Pawar said, "Giving reservations to the Maratha community is possible by bringing about necessary amendment to the Constitution."
"Discussions on these demands are going on in Delhi. Many people in the ruling party are saying that these demands cannot be turned down," Pawar said at an event to launch a book on Shahu Maharaj
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