The Indian Express | Maharashtra accords minority status to Jewish community The Indian Express Maharashtra became the second state in India to grant minority status to the Jewish community in the country. As per the 2001 census, there are 4,650 Jews in the country of whom 2,466 are in Maharashtra. West Bengal, which has a Jewish population of 43 … Indian Jewish Community in Maharashtra Granted Minority Status, Providing Members With Choice Government Benefits Jewish community in Maharashtra to get minority status Jewish community welcomes minority tag |