Language Unity: Fadnavis' Vision for Multilingual Maharashtra
Amid the language debate in Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis emphasized unity in diversity, underscoring a policy that champions Marathi alongside other Indian languages. His remarks come amid tensions over Hindi imposition. Fadnavis inaugurated cultural centers at JNU to foster multilingualism and cultural understanding.
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In the midst of Maharashtra's language debate, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has stressed that language should unite, not divide. Speaking at Jawaharlal Nehru University, Fadnavis remarked that while pride in the Marathi language is natural, it should coexist with respect for other Indian languages.
Fadnavis inaugurated two new centers at JNU; the Kusumagraj Special Centre for Marathi Language, Literature, and Culture, and the Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Special Centre for Security and Strategic Studies, aimed at promoting multilingualism and cultural integration.
Recent government actions, including a three-language formula in schools, sparked protests against Hindi imposition. Despite tensions, Fadnavis maintains that the policy supports both Marathi and other languages, unifying various factions for the cause of Marathi pride.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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