Marathi Language Row: Raj Thackeray Challenges Fadnavis on Maharashtra School Curriculum

A linguistic debate has ignited in Maharashtra, with Raj Thackeray, leader of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), publicly challenging Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’s perceived prioritization of Hindi over Marathi in the state’s school curriculum.

Thackeray Champions Marathi, Urges Focus on Local Youth

Thackeray has voiced concerns about the potential marginalization of Marathi language and culture within the education system. He argues that a greater emphasis should be placed on Marathi instruction and its significance within Maharashtra’s cultural heritage. He also stresses the importance of prioritizing opportunities for local Marathi-speaking youth in the job market.

Call for Respecting Marathi Culture and Empowering Local Youth

Thackeray’s appeal highlights a growing sentiment among some in Maharashtra who feel that the state’s unique cultural identity, intrinsically linked to the Marathi language, needs stronger protection and promotion, especially concerning education and employment for the local population.