Opposition to compulsory Hindi in Maharashtra schools
Maharashtra's move to make Hindi compulsory in lower classes has set off protests, especially in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
Many locals worry this could sideline Marathi language and culture.
The decision comes after the state dropped its earlier three-language policy, following pushback from political parties like Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS.
Now, a government committee is rethinking how languages should be taught in schools.
Making Hindi mandatory could blur lines between languages: Writers
Writers and cultural leaders are voicing real concern.
Poet Dasoo Vaidya compared losing Marathi words to species going extinct—urging everyone to protect linguistic diversity.
Others, like Kautikrao Thale Patil, question why Hindi gets more funding than Marathi.
Sahitya Academy winner Sudhir Rasal also warned that making Hindi mandatory could blur the lines between the two languages, putting Marathi at risk of being overshadowed.