Sat Apr 19 12:53:29 UTC 2025: ## Marathi Remains Paramount, Hindi Optional: Fadnavis Clarifies NEP Language Policy

**Mumbai, [Date]** – Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today clarified the state government’s stance on the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which mandates Hindi as a third language. While confirming the policy’s adoption, Fadnavis emphasized that learning Marathi remains compulsory for all students. He stressed that while Hindi is now a mandated third language, the choice to learn additional languages beyond Marathi remains a matter of personal preference. The clarification comes after concerns were raised regarding the imposition of Hindi within the state.

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