Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Fadnavis: Marathi language important, respect other languages.
The Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, talked about the importance of the Marathi language.
He said that while Marathi is very important, people should also respect other Indian languages.
He was speaking at a university where new centers for Marathi language and strategic studies were opened.
This comes after some protests in Mumbai over a government decision regarding the use of Hindi.
The government's current policy is to support Marathi along with other Indian languages.
Also, a statue of a famous historical figure, Chhatrapati Shivaji, will be placed at the university.
Devendra Fadnavis stated that Marathi language is important but other Indian languages should also be respected.
Fadnavis spoke at JNU, inaugurating centers for Marathi language and strategic studies.
The Maharashtra government's language policy includes Marathi alongside other Indian languages.
Protests occurred in Mumbai against the government's initial decision regarding Hindi.
A statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji will be installed at JNU.
- Who
- Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
- What
- Devendra Fadnavis spoke about language policy and inaugurated centers at JNU.
- When
- July 24
- Where
- Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi
- Why
- To emphasize the importance of Marathi and other Indian languages.
Protesters
Government
Language Use
Protesters
Some protested against the 'imposition of Hindi'.
Government
Fadnavis' stance emphasizes a balance between languages.
- Official
- Devendra Fadnavis
- Event
- Inauguration of centers at JNU
- Location
- JNU
- Focus
- Marathi language and strategic studies
- Government Policy
- Marathi and other Indian languages