Maharashtra Backtracks on Three-Language Policy Amid Protests

Maha Vikas Aghadi leaders protested against Maharashtra's three-language policy, pressing the government to withdraw the resolution mandating Hindi in schools. NCP-SCP MLA Rohit Pawar criticized the policy, leading to its cancellation. A new committee will now discuss the language approach following public and political outcry.

Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) leaders staged a protest outside the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on Monday, opposing the state's three-language policy. The protestors displayed slogans rejecting the policy, highlighting sentiments of being 'cornered' by political maneuvers.

NCP-SCP MLA Rohit Pawar vocally criticized the state government's policy, recounting the alliance formed by Marathi journalists and social organizations that compelled the government's reversal. Addressing the media, Pawar noted political opposition united against making Hindi compulsory in primary schools.

Under mounting criticism of 'imposing Hindi,' Maharashtra's government rescinded two resolutions enforcing the policy. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the formations of a committee led by Dr. Narendra Jadhav, to reassess the language strategy, after initially mandating Hindi in schools via resolutions passed earlier this year.