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Time of India
5 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Maharashtra withdraws Hindi language orders in schools after backlash, forms review panel
Mumbai, Amid a growing chorus against the introduction of the Hindi language in Maharashtra schools from classes 1 to 5, the state cabinet on Sunday decided to withdraw two GRs (government orders) on the implementation of the three-language policy. Addressing a press conference on the eve of the monsoon session of the state legislature, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also announced the formation of a committee under educationist Dr Narendra Jadhav to suggest the way forward and implementation of the language policy. The panel has sought three months to study the issue and prepare a report. Fadnavis alleged Uddhav Thackeray had accepted the recommendations of the Dr Raghunath Mashelkar committee to introduce a three-language policy from class 1 to 12 when he was chief minister and set up a committee to implement the policy. "The state cabinet has decided to withdraw the Government Resolutions (GR) issued in April and June regarding the implementation of the three-language policy from class one. A committee headed by Dr Narendra Jadhav will be formed to recommend implementation (of the three-language formula)," Fadnavis said. He said the government will take a fresh decision based on the report of Dr Jadhav, a former member of the Planning Commission and ex-Vice Chancellor. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo "The other names of the committee will be announced in some days. The panel will study the Mashelkar Committee's report and suggest from which standard (class 1 or otherwise) the three language formula will be implemented,'' he said. The Fadnavis government had issued a GR on April 16, making Hindi a compulsory third language for students in classes 1 to 5 studying in English and Marathi medium schools. Amid backlash, the government issued an amended GR on June 17 making Hindi an optional language. The move was criticised by the Opposition- Shiv Sena (UBT), MNS, and NCP (SP)- which dubbed it the "imposition" of Hindi in Maharashtra. Fadnavis acknowledged the difference of opinion over finalising the grade (class 1 or 5) for implementing the three-language formula. "The decision (on language policy) has been taken in the interest of Marathi students. If three languages are taught, students will get credit in the academic bank," he added. Fadnavis said the then CM Thackeray had appointed an 18-member Mashelkar Committee on September 21, 2020, comprising reputed figures from the education sector, on how to implement the NEP. A GR was issued on October 16, 2020. "The committee submitted a 101-page report on September 14, 2021. The panel stated that apart from the Marathi language, English and Hindi languages should be taught in classes 1 to 12. The report was tabled in the state cabinet on January 7, 2022. The minutes of the cabinet meeting are available,'' he said. He claimed Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Vijay Kadam, who runs an educational institution, was a member of the Mashelkar committee. Fadnavis also claimed Uddhav didn't mention that his government disagreed with the Mashelkar committee's report. "At that time, Uddhav didn't say that his government was not accepting the three-language formula. The then government set up a sub-group on the Mashelkar Committee's report," he added. Accusing Uddhav Thackeray of playing politics over the language issue, Fadnavis said the Shiv Sena (UBT) chief was opposing the Hindi language as he wants to "lay red carpet for the English language". Fadnavis said the Mahayuti government headed by him issued the two GRs in April and June as part of the sub-group set up by the then Thackeray-led MVA government. "We changed the decision to make the Hindi language mandatory and made it optional," he added. Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS had announced a joint march on July 5 to oppose the "imposition" of the Hindi language. The march was cancelled after the government withdrew the GRs. Fadnavis also took potshots at MNS chief Raj Thackeray. "Raj Thackeray was nowhere in the picture at that time. He should ask Uddhav why his stand changed when his party joined the Opposition," he said. Fadnavis said Babasaheb Ambedkar wanted everyone to learn the Hindi language. "Any Indian who doesn't accept this proposal as part and parcel of a linguistic state has no right to be an Indian. He may be 100 per cent Maharashtrian, 100 per cent Gujarati, and 100 per cent Tamil, but he cannot be an Indian in the real sense of the word, except in geographical sense. If my suggestion is not accepted, India will then cease to be India," he said quoting Ambedkar from "Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar: writings and speeches". Deputy Chief Ministers Ajit Pawar and Eknath Shinde were also present at the presser. Pawar appealed to Marathi people not to participate in the morcha given the government's decision to withdraw the GRs. Shinde said the government's decision will be in the interest of students. "We have no ego," he added. PTI Is your child ready for the careers of tomorrow? Enroll now and take advantage of our early bird offer! Spaces are limited.
Time of India
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Hindi Imposition Row: Maha CM Withdraws Hindi GR, Thackeray Calls It Victory for Marathi Manoos
/ Jun 30, 2025, 10:27AM IST The Maharashtra government has withdrawn two controversial Government Resolutions (GRs) related to the three-language policy, following massive protests and backlash from opposition parties and civil society. The original April 16 GR made Hindi compulsory as the third language for students in Classes 1 to 5, reigniting fears of "Hindi imposition" in the state. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that a new panel led by Narendra Jadhav will now review the policy. Opposition leaders Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray, traditionally rivals, came together to oppose the GRs, accusing the government of being anti-Marathi. The Shiv Sena (UBT)-led protests, which saw the burning of the June 17 GR, have now been called off after the rollback.#hindi #marathi #hindivsmarathi #eknathshinde #HindiImposition #MaharashtraPolitics #MarathiLanguage #Fadnavis #UddhavThackeray #RajThackeray #toi #toibharat #bharat #breakingnews #indianews
Hindustan Times
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Marathi Sahitya Mahamandal welcomes rollback of GRs making Hindi mandatory from class 1
The Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Mahamandal has welcomed the Maharashtra government's decision to withdraw two controversial Government Resolutions (GRs) that made Hindi or other Indian languages compulsory from Class 1 in schools across the state. The decision was announced by Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday, following sustained opposition from political parties and language advocacy groups. The GRs had sparked sharp criticism from writers, educators, and civil society groups. (HT) Milind Joshi, president of the Mahamandal, said the rollback was a much-needed correction in favour of Maharashtra's linguistic and cultural interests. 'This is a decision in the interest of Maharashtra and its students. We wholeheartedly congratulate the Chief Minister and the government for withdrawing the GRs,' Joshi said. The Mahamandal had been protesting against the two GRs issued by the state's school education department earlier this year. These GRs, issued in the name of promoting multilingualism, made it mandatory for schools to learn Hindi or any other Indian language from Class 1, sparking concerns among Marathi language advocates who saw it as an encroachment on the primacy of Marathi in the state's curriculum. He also pointed out that it was Fadnavis himself who had played a key role in making the teaching of Marathi compulsory in all schools in the state. 'We hope he continues to take decisions that protect the rights of Marathi-speaking students and strengthen the use of Marathi in public life,' he added. The GRs had sparked sharp criticism from writers, educators, and civil society groups, who argued that such a policy would disadvantage Marathi students and medium, and was out of sync with the state's linguistic identity. In recent months, the Mahamandal had issued public statements, written to education department officials, and participated in awareness campaigns highlighting the implications of the GRs. Following the rollback, several educationists and parent groups have also voiced support for the decision, calling it a welcome step toward preserving the balance in the state's multilingual education framework. 'We welcome the government's decision to withdraw both GRs instead of just amending the clause that made Hindi or any third language compulsory from Classes 1 to 5, as demanded unanimously across Maharashtra,' said Sripad Bhalchandra Joshi, former president of the Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Mahamandal and convenor of Marathichya Vyapak Hitasaathi (Movement for the Larger Interests of Marathi). However, Joshi cautioned that there is a real danger the government will now attempt to push the same idea—of making a third language compulsory—through committees filled only with hand-picked 'experts' from within the ruling political fold.
India.com
10 hours ago
- Politics
- India.com
Hindi Imposition Row: Maharashtra cancels three-language policy for primary education, sets up panel to make recommendations
Mumbai: The Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra government on Sunday decided to withdraw two GRs (government orders) on the implementation of the three-language policy. This comes amid a growing chorus against the introduction of the Hindi language in Maharashtra schools from classes 1 to 5. While addressing the media on the eve of the monsoon session of the state legislature, Chief Minister Fadnavis also announced the formation of a committee under educationist Dr Narendra Jadhav to suggest the way forward and implementation of the language policy. The panel has sought three months to study the issue and prepare a report. Fadnavis alleged Uddhav Thackeray had accepted the recommendations of the Dr Raghunath Mashelkar committee to introduce a three-language policy from class 1 to 12 when he was chief minister and set up a committee to implement the policy. 'The state cabinet has decided to withdraw the Government Resolutions (GR) issued in April and June regarding the implementation of the three-language policy from class one. A committee headed by Dr Narendra Jadhav will be formed to recommend implementation (of the three-language formula),' Fadnavis said. He said the government will take a fresh decision based on the report of Dr Jadhav, a former member of the Planning Commission and ex-Vice Chancellor. 'The other names of the committee will be announced in some days. The panel will study the Mashelkar Committee's report and suggest from which standard (class 1 or otherwise) the three language formula will be implemented,' he said. When was GR Issued? The Fadnavis government had issued a GR on April 16, making Hindi a compulsory third language for students in classes 1 to 5 studying in English and Marathi medium schools. Amid backlash, the government issued an amended GR on June 17 making Hindi an optional language. The move was criticised by the Opposition- Shiv Sena (UBT), MNS, and NCP (SP)- which dubbed it the 'imposition' of Hindi in Maharashtra. Fadnavis acknowledged the difference of opinion over finalising the grade (class 1 or 5) for implementing the three-language formula. 'The decision (on language policy) has been taken in the interest of Marathi students. If three languages are taught, students will get credit in the academic bank,' he added. Fadnavis Slams Uddhav Thackeray: Fadnavis said the then CM Thackeray had appointed an 18-member Mashelkar Committee on September 21, 2020, comprising reputed figures from the education sector, on how to implement the NEP. A GR was issued on October 16, 2020. 'The committee submitted a 101-page report on September 14, 2021. The panel stated that apart from the Marathi language, English and Hindi languages should be taught in classes 1 to 12. The report was tabled in the state cabinet on January 7, 2022. The minutes of the cabinet meeting are available,' he said. He claimed Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Vijay Kadam, who runs an educational institution, was a member of the Mashelkar committee. Fadnavis also claimed Uddhav didn't mention that his government disagreed with the Mashelkar committee's report. 'At that time, Uddhav didn't say that his government was not accepting the three-language formula. The then government set up a sub-group on the Mashelkar Committee's report,' he added. Accusing Uddhav Thackeray of playing politics over the language issue, Fadnavis said the Shiv Sena (UBT) chief was opposing the Hindi language as he wants to 'lay red carpet for the English language'. Fadnavis said the Mahayuti government headed by him issued the two GRs in April and June as part of the sub-group set up by the then Thackeray-led MVA government. 'We changed the decision to make the Hindi language mandatory and made it optional,' he added. (With PTI Inputs)
Indian Express
19 hours ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
After Hindi imposition GR scrapped: Uddhav, Raj Thackeray cancel protest march, to hold victory rally now
With the Maharashtra government scrapping the Government Resolutions on the three language policy in primary school curriculums in the state, the much anticipated July 5 protest march, organised by the Shiv Sena (UBT) and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) where the two Thackeray cousins Raj and Uddhav were expected to share stage, has now been cancelled. While Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut announced that the July 5 march has been called off following the GR rollback, terming it as a ' Marathi people's victory, Uddhav announced that the originally planned protest on July 5 would now be converted into a celebratory public meeting or victory rally. 'The government's imposition lost to the unity of Marathi people. Now instead of the protest March, we will now hold a victory rally and gathering. The venue and final format will be decided in consultation with all participants in the coming days,' Uddhav said after the announcement of scrapping the GRs. MNS chief Raj Thackeray also termed it as a victory but reacted with a stern warning. 'We believe both GRs have been cancelled permanently — and it better be. If there is any attempt to revive this through the Narendra Jadhav committee, we will not allow that committee to function in Maharashtra,' Thackeray posted on X. He termed it as a decisive victory for the Marathi People and said that had the July 5 march taken place, it would have been so massive and it would've reminded people of the days of the Samyukta Maharashtra Movement. 'Maybe the government got scared of the unity of Marathi people — and if it did, it should be! This fear must stay! Now the government has announced a new committee. Let me say this clearly: Whether the committee's report comes or not – such attempts will not be tolerated government must etch this into its memory permanently. We consider this decision permanently revoked, and so do the people of Maharashtra. So do not try to create confusion again through any committee report. If that happens, this committee will not be allowed to function in Maharashtra. Let the government take note,' Raj said in his post. Addressing a press conference at his Matoshree residence in Mumbai, Uddhav Thackeray also launched a scathing attack on the state government, alleging that the attempt to introduce Hindi under the three-language formula was part of a 'hidden agenda' by the BJP which has be now completely defeated due to strong resistance of Marathi people. 'The BJP wanted to divide the Marathi community by creating a Marathi vs non-Marathi narrative and then pull non-Marathi votes towards themselves,' Thackeray alleged. 'But the Marathi people showed maturity. They did not fall for the trap. The movement was not against Hindi, but against imposition. And because it was about resisting imposition, the unity held.' he said. Thackeray said the state was hoping that the protest would fracture from within but it did not and hence the government was forced to withdraw the GRs. 'They believed the protest would splinter and that a divided Marathi voice would benefit them. But that didn't happen. That is why the GRs had to be withdrawn,' he said. Terming the BJP's approach a propaganda machine, Uddhav said that the BJP has turned into a factory of lies. 'They manufacture fake narratives, spread rumours, and use them to gather votes. But this time, they got a fitting reply.' He also criticised the formation of the Narendra Jadhav committee to review the language policy. 'Committee or no committee — we will not tolerate Hindi imposition. This time the GRs were rolled back. But let the government know: this issue is over. We consider the decision permanently withdrawn.' Calling on the people to remain vigilant, Thackeray added, 'Don't wait for another crisis. Remain alert and aware. The Marathi community's unity and anger were visible — and they must remain. Those trying to undermine Marathi are not outsiders, but insiders who have no emotional connection with the language.' On allegations from CM Fadnavis claiming that the three language formula was approved by Uddhav Thackeray himself when he was CM in the MVA government, Uddhav said the report cited by the government was never considered by the cabinet under him and he di not give any such approval. 'I didn't even read the report… The report was never under consideration and I never issued any GR. This government issued the GR so it should stop spreading lies now ,' Uddhav said. Earlier in the day, the Shiv Sena (UBT) held a symbolic burning of the government resolution (GR) at Azad Maidan, with several opposition leaders joining in to register their opposition to the three languages policy.
