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Mint
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Mint
How to avoid language debate? Funny X video goes viral; actor Paresh Rawal too can't stop laughing
Actor Paresh Rawal has reacted to a video shared on social media that humorously discusses the ongoing language issue. The video, reposted by the actor, was captioned as ' How to Solve the Language Debate.' In the clip, a man is asked which language he speaks, a question that often sparks debate. Instead of answering, the man pretends to be deaf and mute, using gestures to communicate. Paresh Rawal shared the video on his official X handle with multiple laughing emojis. His post has garnered nearly 16k likes and over 300k views so far. Several netizens have reacted to Paresh Rawal's post, appreciating the humour. One of the users wrote, 'Best Way To Save Yourself.' 'That one is the world famous fuss free language.(sic),' another added. A user stated, 'Bilkul sahi kiya sir vo (He did the right thing).' 'You are absolutely fantastic Babu Bhaiya,' added another. The actor's post comes amid the ongoing language debate across the country. In April, the Maharashtra government decided to make Hindi a compulsory language for up to Class 4 under the 'Three Language Policy.' This policy was rolled back last week amid pressure from allies and opposition. The three-language policy was heavily criticised by the opposition parties, especially the Shiv Sena (UBT) and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), which came together on July 5 to protest against the state government's reported decision. 'We are not against any language. We have always respected Hindi. People like us have always valued it. Our party uses Hindi in many ways. But the recent decision to make Hindi compulsory as the third language up to Class 4 under the 'Three Language Policy' puts an unnecessary burden on children. It is both an academic and a linguistic issue," ANI quoted Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and MP Sanjay Raut during a press conference. Apart from Maharasthra, language related-issues have been reported from Karnataka. Recently, A video surfaced showing a Kannada-speaking woman confronting a bank employee who was unable to assist her in the local language. The video went viral online.
Indian Express
28-06-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
‘Can't spoil children's future': Supriya Sule affirms NCP-SP's participation in ‘Three Language Policy' stir
Nationalist Congress Party (SP) leader Supriya Sule on Saturday affirmed the party's participation in the Hindi language imposition protest to be held on July 5, jointly organised by the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) and Shiv Sena (UBT). While addressing reporters in Nagpur, Sule accused the Maharashtra government of 'attempting to spoil the future of children' by making Hindi compulsory up to Class 4 under the 'Three Language Policy'. She stressed that language education is an 'important social issue' and not a political one, which should be taken very seriously with the guidance of experts. On the Maharashtra government mandating Hindi as the default third language in schools, NCP(SP) MP Sule said, 'This is an important social issue for us. It is not a political issue. Language education is an issue that should be taken very seriously. We should move forward under the guidance of experts. No other state is working in this manner. I don't understand why Maharashtra is taking such an insistent stance. We cannot spoil the future of children to please someone. Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar) will participate in the march (announced by Shiv Sena-UBT along with Raj Thackeray) with full force. Education is a serious issue for us.' She also clarified that while a committee might have recommended Hindi, committees only provide recommendations, and the final decision rests with the government. She refuted claims that the decision was made during the Mahavikas Aghadi government Speaking on the issue of Shaktipeeth Mahamarga, Sule highlighted that the Finance Ministry has 'red-flagged' or noted concerns about the high cost of the project. She stated that the Shaktipeeth Expressway project's budget exceeds the limits set by the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act, and if the cost burden increases, '22% of the government's funds would be consumed solely by repayments,' she said. Shaktipeeth Mahamarga is touted as a transformative route connecting key religious and economic regions. She also pointed out that the loan for the Shaktipeeth Expressway project is being acquired at a higher interest rate, which is unusual for special projects that typically receive loans at 6.35 per cent. Furthermore, she mentioned considerable opposition to land acquisition in affected areas and that experts suggested upgrading the existing road instead of building a new parallel one. Sule found it 'a cause for serious concern' if the state's finance department is raising objections, likening it to a household spending significantly more than it earns. Sule also held a meeting with party workers in Nagpur to discuss the party's preparation for local body elections. Sule said, 'Any political party is ready for polls 24/7, and when they are not busy in elections, they are serving people. We will decide on names when the dates for local body elections approach.' During her visit to Nagpur, Sule also paid her respects to Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar at Deekshabhoomi.
The Print
28-06-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Shiv Sena (UBT), MNS to hold joint protest against ‘Hindi imposition' in state, says Sanjay Raut
Raut said, 'We are not against any language. We have always respected Hindi. People like us have always valued it. Our party uses Hindi in many ways. But the recent decision to make Hindi compulsory as the third language up to Class 4 under the 'Three Language Policy' puts an unnecessary burden on children. It is both an academic and a linguistic issue.' The announcement was made by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and MP Sanjay Raut at a press conference on Friday. Mumbai : Shiv Sena (UBT) and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) will jointly organize a protest march on July 5 against the state government's reported move to make Hindi compulsory up to Class 4 under the 'Three Language Policy'. Raut revealed that discussions with Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and MNS chief Raj Thackeray resolved earlier plans for separate protests on July 6 and July 7, respectively, on the same issue. 'It was not good that two separate rallies would be taken out. I discussed with Uddhav and Raj Thackeray. Both Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS will jointly begin this movement on July 5,' he stated. Raut took a sharp jab at Union Home Minister Amit Shah, accusing him of orchestrating political damage to Maharashtra. 'We are not enemies of the Hindi language. But Amit Shah is certainly Maharashtra's political enemy. He is the one who broke Balasaheb Thackeray's Shiv Sena by manipulating the Election Commission and the Supreme Court. Why should we listen to someone like him?' he said, referring to the 2022 split in Shiv Sena and the subsequent legal battles over the party's name and symbol. The call for protest comes amid the ongoing debate over the Maharashtra government's alleged move to make Hindi compulsory across all classes. On June 24, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated that the final decision regarding the three-language formula will be taken only after discussions with literateurs, language experts, political leaders, and all other concerned parties. A meeting on the issue of the three-language formula was held at the Chief Minister's official residence, Varsha, on Sunday night. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, School Education Minister Dada Bhuse, Minister of State Dr Pankaj Bhoyar, and officials from the education department were present. After an in-depth discussion on the subject, it was decided to present the status of all states, ensure that Marathi students are not disadvantaged under the Academic Bank of Credit in the context of the new education policy, and explore other possible options. A comprehensive presentation will be made for all stakeholders. It was resolved in the meeting that this presentation and consultation process should be conducted with Marathi language scholars, litterateurs, political leaders, and all relevant parties. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis further stated that a final decision will be made only after this consultation process is completed. Hence, School Education Minister Dada Bhuse will now initiate the next phase of the consultation process. This report is auto-generated from ANI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content. Also read: Amid TN-Centre row, a reality check: Most states, even non-BJP, offer Hindi or Sanskrit as 3rd language
