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Maharashtra's Hindi Mandate Sparks Political Outrage

CosmicTaco · 2025-04-18T11:01:02.478825+05:30

- The BJP-led Mahayuti government's decision to make Hindi a compulsory third language in Maharashtra's primary schools has ignited political backlash. - Raj Thackeray of MNS vehemently opposes the move, calling it an imposition and a strategy to divide Marathi and non-Marathi people. - Congress leaders argue that the decision undermines Marathi language and identity, and goes against federal principles. - Several educational organizations have criticized the mandate, urging the government to withdraw the decision. - The controversy highlights ongoing tensions over language policies in India's National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Source: [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/mumbai-news/political-row-erupts-over-compulsory-hindi-in-primary-education-101744917359355.html), [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/mumbai-news/northern-states-should-start-teaching-marathi-first-education-bodies-oppose-state-s-hindi-decision-101744917241381.html)

The BJP-led Mahayuti government's decision to make Hindi a compulsory third language in Maharashtra's primary schools has ignited political backlash.
Raj Thackeray of MNS vehemently opposes the move, calling it an imposition and a strategy to divide Marathi and non-Marathi people.
Congress leaders argue that the decision undermines Marathi language and identity, and goes against federal principles.
Several educational organizations have criticized the mandate, urging the government to withdraw the decision.
The controversy highlights ongoing tensions over language policies in India's National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

Source: Hindustan Times, Hindustan Times