Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Azmi's Marathi Remarks Continue to Spark Controversy
Abu Azmi, a politician, questioned the use of Marathi in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, leading to a controversy.
He suggested that Hindi was better for reaching a wider audience.
This prompted strong reactions, with some emphasizing the importance of Marathi.
One politician warned Azmi if he was ashamed of Marathi they would answer back.
Others noted that Marathi is widely spoken in the area.
Abu Azmi questioned the need to speak Marathi in Bhiwandi.
He suggested Hindi was preferable for a wider audience.
The comment sparked a strong reaction from the MNS.
MNS criticized Azmi for his remarks.
An NCP-SP MP emphasized the importance of Marathi in the region.
- Who
- Abu Azmi, other politicians
- What
- Azmi questioned the need to speak Marathi in Bhiwandi.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Bhiwandi, Maharashtra
- Why
- Azmi's comments about Marathi sparked strong reactions.
Abu Azmi's View
Other Parties' View
Language Preference
Abu Azmi's View
Suggested Hindi was preferable for broader reach.
Other Parties' View
Emphasized the importance and respect for the Marathi language.
- Event
- Language controversy
- Location
- Bhiwandi, Maharashtra
- Key Figure
- Abu Azmi
- Political Parties Involved
- SP, MNS, NCP
