Championing Marathi: A Call for Vernacular Pride Amidst English Dominance
Former Supreme Court Justice Abhay Oka addressed the importance of maintaining pride in one's mother tongue, emphasizing that Marathi-medium education need not be inferior, even as English gains prominence. He shared his personal success and advocated for bilingual proficiency in a Guru Poornima speech.
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At a recent Guru Poornima event, former Supreme Court Justice Abhay Oka delivered a passionate appeal for pride in vernacular education, urging students not to feel inferior if educated in Marathi, despite the growing dominance of English. His remarks come as a reminder of the cultural importance of mother tongue education.
Justice Oka recounted his own experience, where a foundation in Marathi medium did not hinder his rise to prominence within the Indian judiciary. His colleague, Chief Justice Bhushan Gavai, shared a similar educational background, proving that success is attainable without sacrificing native language education.
He stressed the need for a robust bilingual education, underlining that Marathi-speaking children deserve quality instruction in their native language, even in English-medium schools. His message was clear: the strength of one's education and values, not the language of instruction, propels individuals forward.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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