Governor Radhakrishnan's Call for Linguistic Harmony

Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan warns against linguistic hatred, stating it harms the state and deters industry investment. His remarks follow controversies over introducing Hindi as a third language in schools. He stresses the importance of learning multiple languages while valuing one's mother tongue.

Maharashtra's Governor CP Radhakrishnan has issued a cautionary note on the dangers of linguistic hatred, emphasizing that such divisiveness could harm the state and deter industrial growth and investments.

His comments surface amid debates concerning the Mahayuti government's proposal to introduce Hindi as a third language in primary schools. Due to significant backlash, the state cabinet has reversed its decision to implement the three-language policy.

While speaking at a book launch on Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Radhakrishnan drew upon a personal experience, highlighting the negative impacts of linguistic bias. Meanwhile, Aaditya Thackeray of Shiv Sena denies the existence of linguistic hatred in Maharashtra.

(With inputs from agencies.)