Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Fadnavis: Marathi language is vital, but no discord allowed.
The Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, talked about the importance of the Marathi language.
He said that it's natural to love Marathi, but arguing about languages is not good.
He was speaking at a special event at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) that celebrated the Marathi language.
The government wants Marathi to be used along with other Indian languages.
There were protests in Mumbai because some people felt that Hindi was being forced on them.
Because of the protests, the government changed its plans, and this brought together two political figures named Thackeray who agreed to support Marathi.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis stated Marathi language is important, but discord over it is not acceptable.
Fadnavis spoke at the inauguration of two special centers at JNU, including one for Marathi language and culture.
The government's policy supports Marathi alongside other Indian languages.
Protests occurred in parts of Mumbai over the introduction of Hindi.
The government rolled back its decision leading to the Thackeray cousins uniting over the cause of Marathi.
- Who
- Devendra Fadnavis, Raj Thackeray, Uddhav Thackeray
- What
- Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis discussed language policy amid protests over Hindi.
- When
- July 24, 2025
- Where
- Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Why
- To address language-related issues and protests regarding language imposition
Proponents of Marathi
Government
Language Use
Proponents of Marathi
Advocate for the importance of Marathi language and its use.
Government
Concern over the imposition of other languages.
- Event
- Store launch event
- Location
- JNU
- Key Figure
- Devendra Fadnavis
- Policy
- Marathi with other Indian languages
- Protests
- Against the imposition of Hindi
- Political figures involved
- Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray