Follow Us on Google News Mumbai, April 21 (IANS) Amid raging controversy over the introduction of Hindi as a compulsory language in Classes 1 to 5 in Marathi and English schools in Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has clarified that it is wrong to say that there is an attempt to impose the language. He … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Pune, April 19 (IANS) NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule on Saturday strongly opposed the MahaYuti government’s decision to introduce Hindi as the third compulsory language in classes 1 to 5 in English and Marathi schools, saying it would not be tolerated. “Undermining Marathi in the forceful implementation of the National … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Mumbai, April 19 (IANS) In a significant development, estranged cousins Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray on Saturday signalled a willingness to set aside their past differences and unite for the larger cause of protecting Maharashtra’s interests and preserving the Marathi language. Uddhav Thackeray, who leads the Shiv Sena (UBT), and … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Mumbai, April 18 (IANS) Maharashtra Congress on Friday accused the BJP-led Mahayuti government of trying to destroy the Marathi language, identity and culture by imposing Hindi as a compulsory language in classes 1 to 5 in English and Marathi schools. The state unit chief Harshwardhan Sapkal said, “The Marathi language … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Saturday asked the party members to stop agitation for now after it started aggressively pushing the Marathi identity agenda ahead of civic polls in the state, including in banks and other big corporations like Mumbai, Thane, Pune, … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) Minister of Marathi Language Uday Samant on Saturday said the Maharashtra government and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray share the same view that everyone living in the state should be able to speak Marathi, while also respecting all other languages. “Respect for Marathi should … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) NCP-SP MP Supriya Sule on Friday took strong objection to the Maharashtra School Education Minister Dadaji Bhuse’s announcement for implementing the CBSE pattern from the academic year 2025-26 for Class 1 in government schools, saying that it will be fatal to the classical language Marathi, culture, … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP-SP) President Sharad Pawar has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing gratitude for accepting his request on the Marathi Sahitya Sammelan and also showcasing ‘special affection’ towards him. “Your profound and insightful speech resonated deeply with Marathi people across the … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Mumbai, March 12 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday announced in the state council that the government plans to conduct all competitive exams conducted by the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) in Marathi. He was responding to a question raised by a legislator Milind Narvekar. Stating that the examinations … Read more