Archive · 25 Jun 2025
Maharashtra Deputy CM Opposes Early Hindi in Schools
The Maharashtra government wants kids to learn Hindi starting in first grade, but some people disagree.
Ajit Pawar, the Deputy CM, thinks Hindi should start later, in fifth grade.
He and actor Sayaji Shinde believe kids should focus on Marathi first.
The government said Hindi isn't mandatory, but students need permission to learn another language.
Discussions about this are ongoing.
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar opposes teaching Hindi from Class 1.
Pawar suggests introducing Hindi in Class 5 instead.
The Maharashtra government previously issued an order to teach Hindi as a third language from Class 1.
Consent from at least 20 students per grade is required to study any language other than Hindi.
Actor Sayaji Shinde also opposes the early introduction of Hindi.
- Who
- Ajit Pawar, Sayaji Shinde, and the Maharashtra government.
- What
- Debate over the introduction of Hindi as a third language in Maharashtra schools.
- When
- Recent discussions following a government order.
- Where
- Maharashtra schools.
- Why
- Concerns about the early introduction of Hindi and its impact on students.
Opponents of Early Hindi
Government
Grade Level for Hindi
Opponents of Early Hindi
Hindi should be taught after students are proficient in Marathi.
Government
Introduce Hindi from Class 1.
- Key Figure
- Ajit Pawar
- Issue
- Hindi Language in Schools
- Proposed Change
- Delay Hindi introduction to Class 5
- Stakeholder
- Sayaji Shinde opposes the decision
Sources
Marathi language being ‘insulted’: Raut on govt meetings over 3-language policy
Hindi not mandatory; only Marathi is compulsory in Maharashtra schools
Sanjay Raut Slams Maharashtra Govt Over Language Row
Maharashtra CM says final decision on 3-language formula to be taken after consulting stakeholders
Protectors of Marathi must come together to fight against 3-language formula: Prakash Mahajan
Final call on 3-language formula in Maharashtra after talks with stakeholders: CM Fadnavis
'Unfair & Inappropriate': Konkan Marathi Sahitya Parishad Opposes Maharashtra's Three-Language Policy For Students
Students till Class 4 should be taught only in mother-tongue: Bhavalkar
Hindi should be taught from Class 5 and not Class 1 in Maharashtra schools, says Ajit Pawar
Hindi should be taught from Class 5 and not Class 1 in Maharashtra schools, says Ajit Pawar
'You Can't Make Children Your Laboratory For Political Experiments'
Amid row, Ajit Pawar opposes Hindi from Class 1 in Maha
