US EditionHindi Row: Maharashtra Govt Cancels GRs on Three-Language Policy. Here's What CM Devendra Fadnavis Said
MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, JUN 29 – Maharashtra government formed a new expert committee to review the language policy after withdrawing resolutions mandating Hindi, following widespread protests and political opposition.
- On June 29, 2025, the Maharashtra government decided to revoke two government resolutions that had required Hindi to be taught as the compulsory third language in state schools.
- The resolutions, issued in April and June, had sparked protests and political opposition accusing the government of imposing Hindi over regional languages.
- Following backlash, the government amended the June 17 GR to make Hindi optional and formed a committee led by Dr. Narendra Jadhav to review and recommend language policy implementation.
- Fadnavis accused former CM Uddhav Thackeray of hypocrisy on language matters, pointing out that Thackeray opposes Hindi but favors English, amid escalating political disputes.
- The withdrawal and committee formation suggest a cautious approach toward the three-language formula, awaiting expert recommendations before deciding on future language education policies.
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