Archive · 28 Jun 2025
Maharashtra to Debate Hindi in Schools Amid Opposition
The Maharashtra government is talking about its plan to teach Hindi in schools.
They'll discuss it in a meeting before the next big meeting of lawmakers.
The Deputy Chief Minister says no one *has* to learn Hindi, and they think it should start in the fifth grade.
The government's plan says Hindi is a third language from first to fifth grade, unless enough kids choose another language.
Maharashtra government to discuss Hindi language policy.
The discussion will occur at a cabinet meeting before the monsoon session.
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar stated there is no compulsion to learn Hindi.
Pawar believes Hindi should be taught from Class 5.
The government's order states Hindi will be the third language in classes 1-5 unless 20 students opt for an alternative.
- Who
- Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and the Maharashtra government.
- What
- Discussion of Hindi language policy in Maharashtra schools.
- When
- To be discussed at a cabinet meeting before the monsoon session.
- Where
- Maharashtra, India.
- Why
- To address opposition to the Hindi language policy.
Opposition Concerns
Government Stance
Hindi Language Imposition
Opposition Concerns
Against mandatory Hindi education from class 1.
Government Stance
Government's stance on teaching Hindi.
- Key Figure
- Ajit Pawar
- Issue
- Hindi language policy
- Meeting
- Cabinet meeting
- Government Stance
- No compulsion to learn Hindi, teaching Hindi from Class 5
Sources
'Uddhav Thackeray Approved Compulsory Hindi Policy During MVA Govt Tenure': Maha Minister Uday Samant Exposes Sena UBT Chief
Shiv Sena, BJP slam Thackeray cousins for opposing Hindi in Maha schools
Maharashtra's Thackeray Cousins Unite: Govt's Hindi Push The Reason, Aaditya Tells News18 | Exclusive
Aaditya Thackeray To News18: Can’t Tolerate Hindi Being Made Compulsory In Maharashtra
Cousins bury hatchet over Hindi: Uddhav, Raj Thackeray to hold protest against Maharashtra government
Sena (UBT) workers to burn Hindi ‘imposition’ GR on eve of Maharashtra monsoon session
‘Thackeray is the brand’: Marathi the glue, Uddhav and Raj to now share stage
Language row being ignited to divert people’s attention from core issues: Prithviraj Chavan
'Cannot Spoil Future Of Children To Please Someone,' Says Supriya Sule As Affirming NCP-SP's Participation In MNS-Shiv Sena (UBT) March Against 'Hindi Imposition' On July 5
Maha: Heated debate expected on Hindi language row, Shaktipeeth during upcoming monsoon session
Do not favour Hindi from Class 1, will discuss issue in cabinet: deputy CM Ajit Pawar
Uddhav orders Sena workers to burn Hindi imposition GR before Monsoon Session
Aaditya targets minister Dada Bhuse over Hindi language row, delay in Class 11 admissions
