Archive · 30 Jun 2025
Maharashtra Govt. Scraps Hindi Mandate After Opposition Protests
The Maharashtra government decided to no longer make Hindi a required subject in early school years.
This decision came after strong opposition and protests from various groups who felt it was unfair to force Hindi on students.
The government has now created a new group to review the language rules and figure out the best way forward.
Political figures are calling this a win for the Marathi-speaking people.
Maharashtra government withdrew GRs mandating Hindi in primary schools.
Opposition parties, including Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS, protested the initial policy.
Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray hailed the decision as a victory for Marathi unity.
CM Devendra Fadnavis announced a new committee to review language policy.
The protest march planned for July 5 was cancelled and replaced by a victory celebration.
- Who
- Maharashtra government, CM Devendra Fadnavis, Uddhav Thackeray, Raj Thackeray, and various political parties and civil society.
- What
- The Maharashtra government withdrew GRs mandating Hindi in primary schools.
- When
- June 29, 2025 (based on the article's date), with the GRs being withdrawn.
- Where
- Maharashtra, specifically concerning school language policy.
- Why
- Due to mounting opposition from political parties and various groups, particularly concerning the imposition of Hindi.
Government's View
Opposition's View
Compulsory Language
Government's View
The GRs were issued to introduce Hindi in primary schools.
Opposition's View
Opposed to mandatory Hindi.
Committee Purpose
Government's View
A new committee led by Dr. Narendra Jadhav was formed to study the issue.
Opposition's View
Uddhav Thackeray argued the committee's appointment is pointless, as any imposition will not be tolerated.
- Policy Change
- Cancellation of Hindi mandate
- Key Figures
- Devendra Fadnavis, Uddhav Thackeray, Raj Thackeray
- Political Parties
- BJP, Shiv Sena (UBT), MNS, Congress
- Issue
- Language policy in schools
- New Committee
- Headed by Dr. Narendra Jadhav
Sources
Supriya Sule heft to Hindi protest: Can't spoil children's future, says NCP (SP) leader - Telegraph India
“Double-faced”: Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde slams Sena-UBT amid language row
Cong MP denies adoption of 3-language policy under previous MVA govt
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Hindi row: Maharashtra govt cancels GRs on three-language policy. Here's what CM Devendra Fadnavis said
Maharashtra: Uddhav, Raj Thackeray Hail Hindi Government Resolutions Withdrawal As Victory For Marathi Unity
Maharashtra Withdraws Compulsory Hindi Order In Schools; CM Devendra Fadnavis Announces Expert Panel On Language Policy
What Forced Maharashtra Govt To Scrap Hindi Language Policy | Timeline
Hindi in schools GRs pulled back: Victory of Marathi people, their unity, says Cong and NCP (SP)
After Hindi imposition GR scrapped: Uddhav, Raj Thackeray cancel protest march, to hold victory rally now
