Supriya Sule: NCP to back Thackerays on Hindi stand
NAGPUR: NCP-SP working president and Baramati MP
Supriya Sule
on Saturday reiterated the party's stance against "imposing" Hindi, aligning with her father Sharad Pawar's views. "Language education is not a political issue.
Subjects like health, education and history should stay above politics.
Our party will participate in full strength in the Mumbai rally against imposition of Hindi. If directed by the party, I will also join the protest," she said.
She also expressed disappointment over CM Devendra Fadnavis not responding to requests for meetings over key issues. "I've sought time to discuss issues like farm loan waivers and crop insurance. There is also a need to discuss the language issue."
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