Hindi row in Maharashtra: With the withdrawal of the 2 controversial authorities resolutions, the highlight now shifts to the Dr Jadhav-led committee, whose upcoming suggestions are anticipated to form the subsequent part of Maharashtra’s language schooling coverage in faculties.
Dealing with widespread backlash over the obligatory inclusion of Hindi within the college curriculum, the Maharashtra state cupboard on Sunday (June 29) determined to withdraw two Authorities Resolutions (GRs) associated to the implementation of the three-language coverage. At a press convention in Mumbai, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis introduced the formation of a brand new committee headed by educationist Dr Narendra Jadhav. The panel will likely be tasked with reviewing the language coverage and proposing a revised framework for implementation in faculties.
Committee fashioned to chart new language coverage
Fadnavis asserted that it was in the course of the tenure of former CM Uddhav Thackeray that the Dr Raghunath Mashelkar Committee’s suggestions had been accepted, resulting in the adoption of the three-language components throughout Lessons 1 to 12.
Fadnavis blames earlier govt for coverage origins
He emphasised {that a} committee had already been fashioned beneath the earlier regime to implement the coverage.
April GR made Hindi obligatory; June modification made it optionally available
The Fadnavis-led authorities had initially issued a GR on April 16, mandating Hindi as a obligatory third language for college students from Lessons 1 to five in each English and Marathi medium faculties. Nevertheless, amid rising opposition from regional events, educators, and oldsters, the state issued a revised GR on June 17, making Hindi optionally available as an alternative of obligatory.
Path forward: Awaiting suggestions
With the 2 contentious GRs now formally withdrawn, the state awaits contemporary suggestions from the Dr Jadhav-led committee to resolve on the way forward for language schooling coverage in Maharashtra’s faculties.
Eknath Shinde questions the Opposition’s legitimacy
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde dismissed the Opposition’s demand for the Chief of Opposition (LoP) put up, saying, “They’re only a fragmented group… a ‘tukde tukde gang’. How can we give them the put up of Chief of Opposition?”
His feedback underscored the ruling faction’s stance that the opposition lacks unified power or legitimacy.
Ajit Pawar: No want for protests now
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar urged opposition leaders and activists to name off their deliberate protest march towards the three-language components, now that the controversial GR mandating Hindi has been formally withdrawn.
“Now that we’ve scrapped the three-language GR, what’s the purpose of holding a march? I attraction to everybody to not go forward with it.”
Fadnavis’ resolution seen as sensible, celebrated as Marathi victory
The cancellation of the federal government order making Hindi obligatory in main college curricula was hailed by many as a victory for Marathi delight and regional unity. Political observers and critics described the transfer as a sensible resolution by Devendra Fadnavis, appreciating the federal government’s sensitivity to public sentiment.
Joint Opposition March on July 5 known as off
Following the rollback, the joint opposition march scheduled for July 5 has been reportedly cancelled, with some suggesting that speculations about Shiv Sena (UBT) and Thackeray regrouping efforts have additionally cooled.
But, the excitement round Thackeray’s political model stays sturdy, with many emphasising, “Thackeray is the model.”
Sanjay Raut reacts: Silent however vital
Although in a roundabout way quoted intimately, Sanjay Raut, a key voice from the Opposition, appeared to welcome the GR rollback whereas subtly retaining a political edge, hinting that the bigger debate round cultural imposition is way from over.
Raj Thackeray welcomes rollback of Hindi language GRs
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray has welcomed the state authorities’s resolution to withdraw the 2 Authorities Resolutions (GRs) mandating obligatory Hindi beneath the three-language components from Class 1 onwards. He attributed the transfer to not late knowledge, however to the relentless strain and unity of Marathi-speaking individuals.
“Why the push for Hindi? Nonetheless a thriller”
Thackeray questioned the motivation behind the state authorities’s insistence on implementing the coverage within the first place, “Why was the federal government so desperate to push Hindi in Maharashtra faculties? What sort of strain was it beneath? That continues to be unclear.”
MNS took the lead, sparked statewide mobilisation
He highlighted that the MNS had raised this difficulty as early as April 2025, which triggered wider political mobilisation throughout Maharashtra. After MNS introduced a non-party march, a number of different political outfits and civil teams declared their intention to take part.
“Had the march taken place, it might’ve echoed the spirit of the Samyukta Maharashtra Motion.”
Warning to govt: No compromise, no committee manipulation
Whereas acknowledging the federal government’s resolution, Thackeray issued a stern warning towards any future makes an attempt to reintroduce the coverage by way of a committee’s suggestions:
“Whether or not the committee submits a report or not, let or not it’s clear- we gained’t compromise on this difficulty. If there’s any effort to revive the coverage by way of committee, that committee is not going to be allowed to operate in Maharashtra.”
Name for continued vigilance and Marathi self-respect
Thackeray urged Marathi individuals to stay alert, stating that there are these “amongst us” who’re able to undermine our language and cultural id for unknown positive factors or appeasement.
“The current show of Marathi unity should not be a one-time occasion. Let this awakening proceed.”
Imaginative and prescient for Marathi as a world language
Concluding on a hopeful observe, Thackeray expressed his want to see the Marathi language evolve right into a medium of data and worldwide discourse, saying, “Let this fireplace of linguistic delight develop. Could Marathi turn out to be a language of data and international trade.”
Raj Thackeray congratulated the individuals of Maharashtra for standing united in defence of their language, calling it a defining second of cultural assertion.