Sat Apr 19 18:07:36 UTC 2025: **Shiv Sena Opposes Mandatory Hindi in Maharashtra Schools**
MUMBAI, India (April 20, 2025) – Uddhav Thackeray, leader of the Shiv Sena (UBT), has vehemently opposed the Maharashtra state government’s decision to make Hindi a compulsory third language for students in Classes 1 to 5. The move, implemented in accordance with the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020, has sparked widespread protests.
Thackeray, speaking at a Bharatiya Kamgar Sena event on Saturday, stated that while his party doesn’t oppose Hindi, forcing it upon students is unacceptable. The decision represents a shift from the previous two-language system in Marathi and English-medium schools.
The opposition to the policy is not limited to Maharashtra. Other states governed by opposition parties have also voiced concerns, alleging the imposition of Hindi. The controversy highlights the ongoing debate surrounding language policies and education in India.
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