'Hindi Imposition A Political Instrument For Devendra Fadnavis': Sanjay Raut On School Mandate

Sanjay Raut slammed the Maharashtra government's decision to make Hindi compulsory in schools, calling it an insult to Marathi and questioning the BJP's motives.

Shiv Sena-UBT MP Sanjay Raut.

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Maharashtra Latest News: The Maharashtra government has made Hindi compulsory in Marathi- and English-medium schools from classes 1 to 5 under the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020. However, the decision has reignited the language debate. After MNS chief Raj Thackeray, Shiv Sena-UBT MP Sanjay Raut has opposed the move.

Saut said Marathi is the state language and there is no need to teach Hindi here. He said, "Fadnavis wants to play language politics. Marathi is the state language here. First, make Marathi compulsory. Marathi language should be respected in employment, industry, and commerce."

He also accused Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis of politicising language.

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Raut argued that the Hindi film industry is centred in Mumbai. "We all sing Hindi songs and watch Hindi films. Yet you are trying to impose and teach us Hindi. States like Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, or the North-East, need Hindi. Do it [make Hindi compulsory] there. In Maharashtra, Marathi should be spoken first," Raut said.

He accused BJP leaders of neglecting the Marathi language. Raut asked, "What action was taken against the BJP leader who said that the language of Ghatkopar is Gujarati? Marathi should be made compulsory in every school in Maharashtra and not just on paper. Implement it on the ground."

Raut said Hindi is loved and spoken across the country, but it should not be imposed in the school curriculum.

What Is The Language Row About In Maharashtra?

The controversy over the alleged imposition of Hindi in Maharashtra schools stems from the Fadnavis government's decision to implement the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in phases starting the academic year 2025–26.

Under the policy, the government will make Hindi a mandatory third language from classes 1 to 5 in both Marathi and English medium schools.

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