Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Governor Warns Against Linguistic Hatred's Impact in Maharashtra
The Governor of Maharashtra, CP Radhakrishnan, spoke out against spreading hate based on language.
He worries this could hurt the state's businesses and investments.
He mentioned a past experience where he saw people being aggressive over language.
The issue came up due to a debate about adding Hindi as a third language in schools.
Radhakrishnan believes it's important to learn many languages but also to be proud of your native language.
A politician from the Shiv Sena party responded by saying there isn't any language-based hate in the state.
Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan cautioned against linguistic hatred, warning of harm to the state's industry and investment.
The Governor's comments follow a controversy regarding the government's plan to introduce Hindi as a third language in schools.
Radhakrishnan highlighted that spreading linguistic hatred will be detrimental to the state's progress.
The Governor shared a personal anecdote of witnessing linguistic violence in Tamil Nadu during his time as an MP.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray responded, stating there is no linguistic hatred in the state.
- Who
- Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan and Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray
- What
- Maharashtra Governor cautioned against linguistic hatred.
- When
- July 23rd
- Where
- Maharashtra
- Why
- To address the government's plan to introduce Hindi as a third language in schools and the potential impact of linguistic conflict.
Governor's View
Shiv Sena's View
Impact
Governor's View
Linguistic hatred will harm the state.
Shiv Sena's View
N/A
Investment
Governor's View
Investment will be affected by linguistic hatred.
Shiv Sena's View
N/A
- Governor
- CP Radhakrishnan
- Event
- Launch of a coffee table book on Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis
- Controversy
- Introduction of Hindi as a third language in schools
- Opposition
- Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray