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Time of India
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Ajit Pawar: Not in favour of making Hindi compulsory from Class 1
Pune: Amid the call for a joint protest march by the Thackeray cousins on July 5 against the state govt over the alleged "imposition" of the Hindi language from Class 1, Mahayuti partner, deputy CM and NCP chief Ajit Pawar on Saturday said that he is also not in favour of making Hindi compulsory from Class 1. Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS workers have started a campaign to gather crowds for the rally. Along with social media posts, the parties are also putting up posters of the march, and in one of the posters, MNS has carried Ajit Pawar's photo, indicating he is supporting their stand. Against the backdrop of the rally, when Ajit Pawar was asked about his stand, he said, "I already made my stand clear on the Hindi language in Mumbai a few days back. There is no opposition to the fact that Marathi, being the mother tongue in Maharashtra, should be the compulsory language from Class 1. Now the trend of English has picked up, where many parents are enrolling their children in English medium schools. After Class 5, parents can take a call on choosing the third language. Generally, in Maharashtra, along with Marathi and English, we have seen students learning Hindi as the third language. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 생리통 원인은 자궁 냉증? 아랫배 통증 뿌리 뽑는 방법 알려드립니다 냉방병 관리법 Undo Some choose different languages also." You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai Interacting with the media in Baramati, Ajit Pawar said, "We will be discussing this issue in the cabinet meeting next week, which will be held just before the beginning of the assembly session." Giving a push to the three-language policy, the Mahayuti took a decision on April 16 to make Hindi the mandatory third language in govt schools from Class 1. The decision triggered opposition from parties and academics. CM Devendra Fadnavis said Hindi would not be made compulsory and students could opt for a third language of choice. However, in the revised order, the state govt stated Hindi would generally be the third language, and in case of the option of any other language, a minimum of 20 students should opt for it for it to be taught by teachers in the classroom and if students were fewer than 20, the subject could be taught online.
Time of India
5 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Not in favour of making Hindi compulsory from Std I, says Ajit Pawar
Pune: Deputy chief minister , also the chief of Mahayuti partner NCP, on Saturday said he was not in favour of making Hindi compulsory from Standard I, amid the call for a protest march by estranged Thackeray cousins on July 5 against the state govt over the alleged "imposition" of the language on students. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now When Ajit Pawar was asked about his stand against the backdrop of the rally, he said, "I made my stand clear on Hindi in Mumbai a few days back. There is no opposition to the fact that Marathi, being the mother tongue in Maharashtra, should be the compulsory language from Standard 1. Now the trend of English has picked up and many parents are enrolling their children in English medium schools. After Standard V, the parents can take a call on choosing the third language. Generally, in Maharashtra, along with Marathi and English, students learn Hindi as the third language. Some choose different languages also." Giving a push for the three-language policy, the Mahayuti govt decided on April 16 to make Hindi the mandatory third language in govt schools from Standard I. The decision triggered opposition not only from the political parties but also from academicians and scholars. Amid the growing protest, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that Hindi would not be made compulsory and students could opt for the third language. In the revised order, the state govt stated that Hindi would generally be the third language, and in the case of any other language, a minimum of 20 students should opt for it. Both Thackeray cousins have come together against the state govt's decision, calling it an imposition of Hindi in the state. They have called on all the political parties and Marathi celebrities to join the protest rally in Mumbai on July 5. Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS party workers have started a campaign to gather a big crowd for the rally. Along with social media posts, the parties are putting up posters of the rally. In one of the posters, MNS has printed Ajit Pawar's photo, indicating that he is also supporting their stand. Interacting with reporters on the issue in his hometown Baramati, Ajit Pawar said, "We will be discussing this issue in the cabinet meeting next week, which will be held just before the beginning of the assembly session.
United News of India
a day ago
- Politics
- United News of India
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar assured Sarang to seek explanation from MLA Jagtap
Mumbai, June 27 (UNI) Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has assured Party vice president Salim Sarang that he will seek an explanation from his Party MLA Sangram Jagtap over the latter's alleged controversial remarks on the Muslim community. Sarang also strongly condemned the controversial statement allegedly made by MLA Jagtap which was perceived as anti-Muslim. Sarang demanded strict action against MLA Jagtap from the party leadership. Sarang said here today through a release that his firm and clear stance has now been taken seriously by NCP's National President, Ajit Pawar, who has assured that he will seek an explanation from Sangram Jagtap regarding the matter. Responding to questions from the media, Ajit Pawar said, 'The Nationalist Congress Party follows the secular ideology of Shivaji Maharaj, Mahatma Phule, Shahu Maharaj, and Dr. Ambedkar,' said Sarang in release. 'Speaking against any religion is against our core values. I will personally ask Sangram Jagtap what exactly he said and why' assured Deputy CM to Sarang. This statement by Ajit Pawar makes it clear that Sarang's demand is being taken seriously at the highest levels of the party. As a result of his bold and principled position, Sarang has received widespread appreciation and congratulations from members of the Muslim community, the release claimed. UNI SP RKM
New Indian Express
a day ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Mahayuti rift over Hindi as third language as Ajit Pawar opposes BJP Shiv Sena support
MUMBAI: The differences surfaced in Mahayuti alliance partners over introducing Hindi as a third language in primary schools in Maharashtra. Deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar taking a different stand against his own Mahayuti government, Mr Pawar said that there is no need to introduce Hindi from primary school. He said the school education department should focus on teaching Marathi as the first language from standard – I, while Hindi should be introduced from class V only. 'In the tender age, we should not put an additional burden on the students with Hindi as a third language to learn. Students should learn reading and writing in Marathi from class – I in school, while Hindi should be taught from class V,' Ajit Pawar said. On the other hand, Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde have different stands and are in favour of teaching Hindi from class – I in schools in the state.
India Today
3 days ago
- Business
- India Today
Ajit Pawar orders audit of Eknath Shinde-led body as Mahayuti tussle simmers
The Maharashtra Planning Department, headed by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, has sought an independent audit of the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC), led by Eknath Shinde, bringing to focus the simmering power tussle within the the centre of the move is the Rs 86,358 crore Shaktipeeth Expressway - the 802-km Nagpur-Goa corridor billed to be among India's costliest road projects. Earlier this week, the Maharashtra Cabinet approved a Rs 20,787 crore loan guarantee for the project's land the Finance Department, also under Pawar, has deemed the 8.85% interest rate on the Housing and Urban Development Corporation (HUDCO) loan for the Shaktipeeth Expressway financially unviable. It has argued that the state's own bonds fetch interest at a significantly lower 6.75%.SHAKTIPEETH EXPRESSWAY PROJECT The Finance Department has said the loan would burden the cash-strapped state. In a Cabinet note before the approval, the department had warned that off-budget borrowing would impact Maharashtra's loan-seeking capacity in the state is already reeling under a debt burden. As per estimates, Maharashtra's outstanding loans are projected to touch Rs 9.32 lakh crore by March 2026, with Rs 1.54 lakh crore earmarked solely for decision to borrow from HUDCO for the Shaktipeeth Expressway, a pet project of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, is expected to further push the fiscal deficit to 4.08% and increase the debt-to-GSDP ratio to 25%. It has led to concerns about possible cuts to revenue expenditure and public welfare this juncture, the Planning Department seeking a review of MSRDC's finances has added to the tensions. The agency is overseeing major projects, including the Shaktipeeth Expressway, Pune Ring Road, and the Nanded-Jalna Planning Department has flagged MSRDC's existing loan guarantees of Rs 24,190 crore backed by the state, with budgetary provisions for the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has also pointed out issues in MSRDC's financial and operational practices. Earlier, former MSRDC managing director Radhesham Mopalwar was accused of amassing disproportionate assets worth fresh tussle between Pawar and Shinde comes after Fadnavis's move to curb the unauthorised retention of personal secretaries (PS) and Officers on Special Duty (OSDs) by several ministers from the Shiv Sena and the NCP has added another layer to the tensions within Mahayuti.- Ends
