Archive · 1 Sep 2026
MNS and KRV Unite Against Hindi Imposition Nationwide
The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, or MNS, is a political group from Maharashtra.
The Kannada Rakshana Vedike, or KRV, works to protect the Kannada language in Karnataka.
They say Hindi should not be forced on people who speak other Indian languages.
The two groups plan to work together with language and regional organisations from several states.
They are preparing a 10-point plan for this effort.
They may hold a meeting in New Delhi between October and November.
The groups also want to protect regional cultures and the rights of states.
Their movement has the support of MNS founder Raj Thackeray.
The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena and Kannada Rakshana Vedike agreed to oppose Hindi imposition.
The groups are preparing a 10-point Common Minimum Programme on language and regional interests.
Representatives from several states may join a proposed Indian Languages Protection Forum in New Delhi.
MNS leaders and KRV president T.A. Narayana Gowda made the decision at a recent Bengaluru meeting.
The movement also highlights regional cultures, tax distribution and demographic changes linked to migration.
- Who
- The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, Kannada Rakshana Vedike, MNS leaders and KRV president T.A. Narayana Gowda.
- What
- They formed a joint movement to oppose Hindi imposition and promote regional languages, cultures and state interests.
- When
- The announcement was made on Tuesday after a recent meeting; a Delhi conference is planned for October or November.
- Where
- The groups met in Bengaluru and plan to launch the proposed forum in New Delhi.
- Why
- They cited opposition to Hindi being imposed on non-Hindi speakers, pressure on regional identities and concerns about state rights and tax distribution.
- Organizations involved
- Maharashtra Navnirman Sena and Kannada Rakshana Vedike
- Proposed programme
- A 10-point Common Minimum Programme
- Planned forum
- Indian Languages Protection Forum
- Potential participants
- Representatives from Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Telangana, Puducherry, Goa, West Bengal and Punjab
- Proposed location
- New Delhi
- Proposed timing
- Between October and November
- KRV founding
- Kannada Rakshana Vedike was founded in 1999 by T.A. Narayana Gowda and associates