Language war in Maharashtra? Aaditya Thackeray says language of Mumbai is Marathi
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Language war in Maharashtra? Aaditya Thackeray says language of Mumbai is Marathi

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Language war in Maharashtra? Aaditya Thackeray says language of Mumbai is Marathi Aaditya Thackeray said, "People from outside come to our state and settle here. Mumbai: After Tamil Nadu, now a new language war seems to be breaking out in Maharashtra after Shiv Sena leader Aditya Thackeray on Thursday asserted that the language of Maharashtra will remain Marathi. RSS Senior leader Suresh Bhaiyyaji Joshi, speaking at a program in Mumbai on Wednesday, said that those coming to Mumbai need not learn Marathi. This government even halted the Marathi Bhasha Bhavan in Mumbai because they want to disrespect Maharashtra and the Marathi language," Aditya Thackeray added.

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Marathi language of Mumbai, say CM, Joshi after row over RSS leader’s remarks
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Marathi language of Mumbai, say CM, Joshi after row over RSS leader’s remarks

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Decades after it first rocked Maharashtra, the debate over Marathi language again caused ripples in the state’s politics on Thursday after a comment made by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh ideologue Suresh ‘Bhaiyyaji’ Joshi prompted condemnations from the Opposition and an intervention by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. “I don’t know what Bhaiyaji Joshi said but I want to make it clear …

Amid Row Over 'Mumbai Has Many Languages' Remark, Bhaiyyaji Joshi Clarifies: 'Take Pride In Marathi'
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Amid Row Over 'Mumbai Has Many Languages' Remark, Bhaiyyaji Joshi Clarifies: 'Take Pride In Marathi'

ABP News  

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh leader Suresh Bhaiyyaji Joshi has issued a clarification amid uproar over his "Mumbai has many languages" remark. Amid the uproar over his remark, Bhaiyyaji Joshi on Thursday said that Marathi is Mumbai’s language and those coming from outside and speaking other languages should also understand it. "Marathi is my native language and I take pride in it,” …

Uddhav Thackeray demands treason case against RSS’ Bhaiyyaji Joshi over ‘language of Ghatkopar is Gujarati’ remark
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Uddhav Thackeray demands treason case against RSS’ Bhaiyyaji Joshi over ‘language of Ghatkopar is Gujarati’ remark

Live Mint  

Shiv Sena UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday demanded that a treason case be filed against Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh leader Suresh Bhaiyyaji Joshi amid an ongoing row over his controversial remark that “language of Ghatkopar is Gujarati." Slamming Joshi for his remarks, the Maha Vikas Aghadi leaders, including Uddhav Thackeray, Congress leaders Vijay Wadettiwar, Bhai Jagtap, Nitin Raut and NCP …

RSS's Bhaiyyaji Joshi says Marathi remark ‘misconstrued’: ‘Mumbai’s language…'
2 weeks, 6 days ago

RSS's Bhaiyyaji Joshi says Marathi remark ‘misconstrued’: ‘Mumbai’s language…'

Hindustan Times  

Senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh leader Suresh Bhaiyyaji Joshi on Thursday clarified his remark on Marathi language that triggered a controversy. So if you are residing in Mumbai, it is not necessary that you have to learn Marathi," Joshi had said at the Ghatkopar event on Wednesday. But there is a natural expectation that a person coming to Mumbai should understand …

‘Anyone who lives in Mumbai…’: Devendra Fadnavis on RSS leader's Marathi remark
2 weeks, 6 days ago

‘Anyone who lives in Mumbai…’: Devendra Fadnavis on RSS leader's Marathi remark

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said that Marathi is the language of Mumbai and Maharashtra, asserting that anyone who lives in the city should “learn and speak it”. Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis The chief minister was speaking in the state assembly in response to Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena leader Bhaskar Jadhav's demand seeking clarification from the Maharashtra …

Marathi is language of Mumbai and Maharashtra: Fadnavis
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Marathi is language of Mumbai and Maharashtra: Fadnavis

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday asserted that Marathi is the language of Mumbai and Maharashtra and anyone who lives here should learn and speak it, after a Shiv Sena MLA pointed to comments of a RSS leader. Marathi is language of Mumbai and Maharashtra: Fadnavis Fadnavis was speaking in the state assembly, in response to Shiv Sena …

Devendra Fadnavis says learning Marathi a must after RSS leader's comment sparks row
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Devendra Fadnavis says learning Marathi a must after RSS leader's comment sparks row

India Today  

Amid an ongoing language row in the country, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis firmly asserted in the legislative assembly that Marathi is the official language of the state and that everyone residing in the state should learn it. Emphasising the language's significance, he stated that Marathi is an integral part of the state's culture and identity, making it the duty …

Fadnavis says Mumbai and Maharashtra's language is Marathi after uproar over RSS leader's remarks
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Fadnavis says Mumbai and Maharashtra's language is Marathi after uproar over RSS leader's remarks

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Fadnavis says Mumbai and Maharashtra's language is Marathi after uproar over RSS leader's remarks Addressing the Assembly, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis strongly said, "In Mumbai, Maharashtra, and the state government's language is Marathi, and people who live here should learn it." Mumbai: Amid massive uproar over RSS leader Bhaiyyaji Joshi's remarks that those coming to Mumbai need not learn Marathi, …

RSS leader Bhaiyyaji Joshi clarifies after uproar over his statement: 'Language of Maharashtra is Marathi'
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

RSS leader Bhaiyyaji Joshi clarifies after uproar over his statement: 'Language of Maharashtra is Marathi'

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RSS leader Bhaiyyaji Joshi clarifies after uproar over his statement: 'Language of Maharashtra is Marathi' In his earlier statement, the senior RSS leader had said that Mumbai does not have a single language and each part of Mumbai has a different language., stirring a political slugfest. Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh leader Bhaiyyaji Joshi on Thursday spoke on the political row over …

Amid language row, RSS leader says knowing Marathi not a must to live in Mumbai
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Amid language row, RSS leader says knowing Marathi not a must to live in Mumbai

India Today  

Senior RSS leader Bhaiyyaji Joshi stirred a controversy after asserting that knowing Marathi was not necessary to live in Mumbai amid a raging language row that has divided India's north and the south. The senior RSS leader's remarks come at a time when the BJP-led Maharashtra government has made Marathi compulsory in primary and secondary schools affiliated with ICSE and …

Marathi is more than a language, it's an emotion say Punekars this International Mother Language Day
1 month ago

Marathi is more than a language, it's an emotion say Punekars this International Mother Language Day

Hindustan Times  

Language is more than just words — it carries history, culture, and identity. For Punekars, speaking Marathi is not just about keeping their culture alive, it is a part of their identity In a world where globalization often pushes dominant languages forward, it’s crucial to preserve and take pride in the languages we inherit. Here's what Punekars think about speaking …

Maharashtra makes Marathi mandatory for all official communication
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra makes Marathi mandatory for all official communication

India Today  

The Maharashtra government has made it mandatory for all officials in government and semi-government offices to speak only in Marathi, as per a recent notification issued by the state planning department. “All officials must use Marathi language while interacting with visitors, except for visitors from outside India and non-Marathi speaking states,” the notification said. Officials must also ensure that text …

All official communication in Maharashtra to be in Marathi, errant officials to face action
1 month, 3 weeks ago

All official communication in Maharashtra to be in Marathi, errant officials to face action

The Hindu  

To promote the use of the Marathi language, the Maharashtra government on Monday issued an order making it compulsory for all the officials of government, semi-government, local self-government, government corporations, government-aided offices in the State to speak only in Marathi. “In all government, semi-government offices, local self-government bodies, government corporations, government-aided offices, it shall be compulsory to communicate with visitors …

'Marathi' language becomes mandatory in all government offices of Maharashtra
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Marathi' language becomes mandatory in all government offices of Maharashtra

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Maharashtra: The government of Maharashtra today made a big decision to promote the 'Marathi' language in the state. Maharashtra government has issued a government resolution about use of Marathi language in government offices on Monday. Fadnavis bats for AI-based language model to showcase Marathi literature Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis earlier underscored the need to capitalise on artificial intelligence to …

Will not tolerate any attempt to prevent 'Marathi' speakers from using their language: Uday Samant
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Will not tolerate any attempt to prevent 'Marathi' speakers from using their language: Uday Samant

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Maharashtra: Maharashtra cabinet minister Uday Samant on Wednesday pushed for formulating a strict policy to deal with people who he said prevent state residents from speaking in their mother tongue Marathi. The Marathi language minister asserted any attempt to prevent Maharashtra residents from communicating in their native tongue will not be tolerated and will invite stringent action. Law must be …

MNS always for Marathi , but I'll focus more on people's issues: Amit Thackeray
4 months, 2 weeks ago

MNS always for Marathi , but I'll focus more on people's issues: Amit Thackeray

India Today  

Amit Thackeray has become the second Thackeray after his politically estranged cousin and Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray to take a plunge into electoral politics. Amit, 32, who is Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray’s son, is contesting the Maharashtra assembly elections from Mahim in Mumbai. Amit says he wants to focus on bread-and-butter issues confronting the masses rather than …

Maharashtra votes 2024: In a state brimming with dynasties, who speaks for the Maharashtrian?
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra votes 2024: In a state brimming with dynasties, who speaks for the Maharashtrian?

Hindustan Times  

In Baramati, the home turf of the Pawars and the pocket borough of the Nationalist Congress Party, the contest is between sisters-in-law Supriya Sule and Sunetra Pawar. As this trend becomes more entrenched with every election, except in the Left parties, and an increasing number of dynasts bag party nominations and get elected, the approach of consolidating power, command and …

Raj Thackeray Compulsory Marathi Subject Till 10th Standard
1 year, 1 month ago

Raj Thackeray Compulsory Marathi Subject Till 10th Standard

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray has rekindled the ‘Marathi pride issue’ saying Hindi is not a national language and demanded that Marathi language should be made ‘compulsory’ till the 10th standard in all schools in Maharashtra. Hindi is a language just like other languages namely Tamil, Gujarati, Assamese, Bengali, Telugu, Tamil and others,” Thackeray said while addressing a …

Uddhav takes a swipe at guv for addressing assembly in Hindi on Marathi language day
2 years ago

Uddhav takes a swipe at guv for addressing assembly in Hindi on Marathi language day

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray on Monday said that the Election Commission of India verdict is the biggest challenge to fight and urged his supporters to unite to win this battle in the court of law and court of people. Mumbai: Shiv Sena Chief Uddhav Thackeray addresses the gathering on "Marathi Bhasha Divas" at Birla Matoshree Auditorium, in Mumbai, …

Maharashtra Day: Will support fight to include Marathi-speaking Karnataka areas in Maha, says Dy CM Ajit Pawar
2 years, 10 months ago

Maharashtra Day: Will support fight to include Marathi-speaking Karnataka areas in Maha, says Dy CM Ajit Pawar

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Highlights The case of Maharashtra-Karnataka bounding dispute is pending before the Supreme Court Ajit Pawar raised the issue on the occasion of Maharashtra's foundation day Pawar was addressing a gathering in Pune city Maharashtra Day: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Sunday said they would continue to support the fight of Marathi-speaking people residing in border areas of neighbouring …

Marathi language mandatory in all schools across Maharashtra
5 years ago

Marathi language mandatory in all schools across Maharashtra

India TV News  

The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on Thursday unanimously passed a bill that makes Marathi a compulsory subject across all schools in the state. The state Legislative Council had passed the legislation, titled `Maharashtra Compulsory Teaching and Learning of Marathi Language in Schools Bill, 2020', on Wednesday. Desai said the legislation was on the lines of laws in Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Kerala …

Maharashtra Governor's speech goof-up: Shiv Sena attacks CM, says govt 'pessimistic' towards Marathi language
7 years ago

Maharashtra Governor's speech goof-up: Shiv Sena attacks CM, says govt 'pessimistic' towards Marathi language

Firstpost  

The Shiv Sena on Tuesday claimed that Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis shied away from speaking in Marathi at public events. Mumbai: Taking a dim view of the goof-up in translating the Maharashtra governor’s address to the state legislature, the Shiv Sena on Tuesday claimed that Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis shied away from speaking in Marathi at public events. Fadnavis was …

Maharashtra: Shopkeepers should speak in Marathi, says BJP Minister
10 years, 2 months ago

Maharashtra: Shopkeepers should speak in Marathi, says BJP Minister

India TV News  

Mumbai: Maharashtra Minister for Culture and Marathi language Vinod Tawde on Monday said shopkeepers in the state should speak in Marathi as there should be people's movement to promote the local language. After releasing the 20th volume of the Marathi Vishwakosh, the senior Maharashtra state BJP Minister said, “If Marathi speakers insist, then any shopkeeper will make his staff use …

Mumbai Ta Marathi, Baahar Hindi Chalega, Says Raj
13 years, 7 months ago

Mumbai Ta Marathi, Baahar Hindi Chalega, Says Raj

India TV News  

Ahmedabad, Aug 4 : Chauvinistic Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray switched from Marathi to Hindi the moment he set foot on Gujarat soil. Raj Thackeray, known for his acerbic tongue and roughish ways against Hindi and Hindi-speaking people on his home turf, looked pleased and at ease speaking in Hindi everywhere and with everyone he met in Ahmedabad and …

Ash Went To Kannada Function As Part Of Deal, Says Thackeray
14 years ago

Ash Went To Kannada Function As Part Of Deal, Says Thackeray

India TV News  

Mumbai, Mar 12 : Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray today warned the political class in neighbouring Karnataka not to "provoke" the Maharashtrians, against the backdrop of World Kannada Convention at Belgaum, and reports of repression of Marathi-speakers living there. Karnataka government can not bolster the state's claim over Belgaum merely through holding the Kannada Convention there, the editorial in Sena …

Raj: if Kasab can learn Marathi, why not Azmi?
15 years, 1 month ago

Raj: if Kasab can learn Marathi, why not Azmi?

The Hindu  

Flagging his sons-of-the-soil theory, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Wednesday asked when Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Amir Kasab could learn Marathi in a year, why not Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi? “Why has Abu Azmi, who has been living in Mumbai for years and doing business, ignored the State language,” Mr. Thackeray asked at a rally at Dombivali in …

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