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Indian Express
4 hours ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
After Hindi imposition GR scrapped: Uddhav, Raj Thackeray cancel protest march, to hold victory rally now
With the Maharashtra government scrapping the Government Resolutions on the three language policy in primary school curriculums in the state, the much anticipated July 5 protest march, organised by the Shiv Sena (UBT) and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) where the two Thackeray cousins Raj and Uddhav were expected to share stage, has now been cancelled. While Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut announced that the July 5 march has been called off following the GR rollback, terming it as a ' Marathi people's victory, Uddhav announced that the originally planned protest on July 5 would now be converted into a celebratory public meeting or victory rally. 'The government's imposition lost to the unity of Marathi people. Now instead of the protest March, we will now hold a victory rally and gathering. The venue and final format will be decided in consultation with all participants in the coming days,' Uddhav said after the announcement of scrapping the GRs. MNS chief Raj Thackeray also termed it as a victory but reacted with a stern warning. 'We believe both GRs have been cancelled permanently — and it better be. If there is any attempt to revive this through the Narendra Jadhav committee, we will not allow that committee to function in Maharashtra,' Thackeray posted on X. He termed it as a decisive victory for the Marathi People and said that had the July 5 march taken place, it would have been so massive and it would've reminded people of the days of the Samyukta Maharashtra Movement. 'Maybe the government got scared of the unity of Marathi people — and if it did, it should be! This fear must stay! Now the government has announced a new committee. Let me say this clearly: Whether the committee's report comes or not – such attempts will not be tolerated government must etch this into its memory permanently. We consider this decision permanently revoked, and so do the people of Maharashtra. So do not try to create confusion again through any committee report. If that happens, this committee will not be allowed to function in Maharashtra. Let the government take note,' Raj said in his post. Addressing a press conference at his Matoshree residence in Mumbai, Uddhav Thackeray also launched a scathing attack on the state government, alleging that the attempt to introduce Hindi under the three-language formula was part of a 'hidden agenda' by the BJP which has be now completely defeated due to strong resistance of Marathi people. 'The BJP wanted to divide the Marathi community by creating a Marathi vs non-Marathi narrative and then pull non-Marathi votes towards themselves,' Thackeray alleged. 'But the Marathi people showed maturity. They did not fall for the trap. The movement was not against Hindi, but against imposition. And because it was about resisting imposition, the unity held.' he said. Thackeray said the state was hoping that the protest would fracture from within but it did not and hence the government was forced to withdraw the GRs. 'They believed the protest would splinter and that a divided Marathi voice would benefit them. But that didn't happen. That is why the GRs had to be withdrawn,' he said. Terming the BJP's approach a propaganda machine, Uddhav said that the BJP has turned into a factory of lies. 'They manufacture fake narratives, spread rumours, and use them to gather votes. But this time, they got a fitting reply.' He also criticised the formation of the Narendra Jadhav committee to review the language policy. 'Committee or no committee — we will not tolerate Hindi imposition. This time the GRs were rolled back. But let the government know: this issue is over. We consider the decision permanently withdrawn.' Calling on the people to remain vigilant, Thackeray added, 'Don't wait for another crisis. Remain alert and aware. The Marathi community's unity and anger were visible — and they must remain. Those trying to undermine Marathi are not outsiders, but insiders who have no emotional connection with the language.' On allegations from CM Fadnavis claiming that the three language formula was approved by Uddhav Thackeray himself when he was CM in the MVA government, Uddhav said the report cited by the government was never considered by the cabinet under him and he di not give any such approval. 'I didn't even read the report… The report was never under consideration and I never issued any GR. This government issued the GR so it should stop spreading lies now ,' Uddhav said. Earlier in the day, the Shiv Sena (UBT) held a symbolic burning of the government resolution (GR) at Azad Maidan, with several opposition leaders joining in to register their opposition to the three languages policy.
India.com
6 hours ago
- Politics
- India.com
Under Fire Over Hindi Imposition, Maharashtra Nixes Three-Language Policy, Orders Fresh Review
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday announced that the Government Resolutions (GRs) issued on April 16 and June 17 concerning the three-language policy have been cancelled. He added that a new committee, led by Dr. Narendra Jadhav, to review the matter. Addressing a press conference, CM Fadnavis informed that in the cabinet meeting held on Sunday, the decision to form the committee was reached. He added that based on the report submitted by the committee, the state government will make a final decision on the implementation of the language policy. IANS quoted CM Fadnavis as saying, "Today in the Cabinet meeting, we discussed the three-language policy. We have decided that a committee will be formed under the leadership of Dr. Narendra Jadhav to determine from which standard the languages should be implemented, how the implementation should take place, and what choices should be given to students... Based on the report submitted by this committee, the state government will make a final decision on the implementation of the three-language policy." "Until then, both the Government Resolutions (GRs) issued on 16th April 2025 and 17th June 2025 have been cancelled," he added. Mumbai, Maharashtra: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis says, "Today in the Cabinet meeting, we discussed the three-language policy. We have decided that a committee will be formed under the leadership of Dr. Narendra Jadhav to determine from which standard the languages should be… — IANS (@ians_india) June 29, 2025
Hindustan Times
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Maharashtra withdraws language policy resolutions amid row over Hindi imposition
Amid a growing chorus against the introduction of the Hindi language in Maharashtra schools from classes 1 to 5, the state cabinet on Sunday decided to withdraw two GRs (government orders) on the implementation of the three-language policy. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announces panel led by educationist Narendra Jadhav to review and guide implementation of Maharashtra's language policy.(PTI File) Addressing a press conference in Mumbai, Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis also announced the formation of a committee under educationist Narendra Jadhav to suggest the way forward and implementation of the language policy. Fadnavis alleged that as chief minister Uddhav Thackeray had accepted the recommendations of the Dr Raghunath Mashelkar committee to introduce a three-language policy from class 1 to 12 and set up a committee on the policy implementation. "The state cabinet has decided to withdraw the Government Resolutions (GR) issued in April and June regarding the implementation of the three-language policy from class one. A committee headed by Dr Narendra Jadhav will be formed to recommend implementation (of Amid rising opposition to the introduction of Hindi as a mandatory subject in Maharashtra schools from classes 1 to 5, the state cabinet on Sunday decided to withdraw two Government Resolutions (GRs) related to the implementation of the three-language policy. Addressing a press conference in Mumbai, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that a new committee headed by noted educationist Dr Narendra Jadhav would be formed to recommend the way forward for implementing the language policy. Fadnavis alleged that it was former Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray who had approved the recommendations of the Dr Raghunath Mashelkar committee, which proposed introducing the three-language formula from class 1 to class 12. Thackeray, he claimed, had also constituted a committee for implementing the policy. "The state cabinet has decided to withdraw the Government Resolutions (GR) issued in April and June regarding the implementation of the three-language policy from class one. A committee headed by Dr Narendra Jadhav will be formed to recommend implementation (of the three-language formula)," Fadnavis said. Earlier, the Fadnavis-led government had issued a GR on April 16, making Hindi a compulsory third language for students from classes 1 to 5 in English and Marathi medium schools. Following backlash from opposition parties and sections of civil society, the government issued an amended GR on June 17, making Hindi an optional subject three-language formula)," Fadnavis said. The Fadnavis government had issued a GR on April 16, making Hindi a compulsory third language for students in classes 1 to 5 studying in English and Marathi medium schools. Amid backlash, the government issued an amended GR on June 17 making Hindi an optional language. With PTI inputs
Time of India
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Hindi row: Maharashtra govt withdraws government orders on three-language policy
Amidst opposition to introducing Hindi in Maharashtra schools for classes 1 to 5, the state cabinet has retracted two government orders concerning the three-language policy's implementation. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the decision and the formation of a committee, led by educationist Narendra Jadhav, to propose a path forward for the language policy's implementation. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Mumbai: Amid a growing chorus against the introduction of the Hindi language in Maharashtra schools from classes 1 to 5, the state cabinet on Sunday decided to withdraw two GRs (government orders) on the implementation of the three-language policy Addressing a press conference in Mumbai, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also announced the formation of a committee under educationist Narendra Jadhav to suggest the way forward and implementation of the language alleged that as chief minister Uddhav Thackeray had accepted the recommendations of the Dr Raghunath Mashelkar committee to introduce a three-language policy from class 1 to 12 and set up a committee on the policy implementation."The state cabinet has decided to withdraw the Government Resolutions (GR) issued in April and June regarding the implementation of the three-language policy from class one. A committee headed by Dr Narendra Jadhav will be formed to recommend implementation (of the three-language formula)," Fadnavis Fadnavis government had issued a GR on April 16, making Hindi a compulsory third language for students in classes 1 to 5 studying in English and Marathi medium schools. Amid backlash, the government issued an amended GR on June 17 making Hindi an optional language.
Hindustan Times
23-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
HC acts against Thane Dy Collector for hurried compensation disbursal
MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court has directed disciplinary proceedings against the Thane Deputy Collector (Land Acquisition) for hurriedly disbursing around ₹12 crore in compensation in a case where six agriculturalists had allegedly falsely claimed to be owners of the land. The direction was given by a division bench comprising Justice MS Sonak and Justice Jitendra Jain, which was hearing a land dispute case. 'We note that instances are on the rise where SLAOs (special land acquisition officers) and competent authorities, ignoring legal provisions and decision of the Hon'ble Supreme Court and this Court, and even Government Resolutions (GR), rush to disburse the compensation amounts,' the court noted on May 6. The court was perusing a GR which stated that compensation in apportionment proceedings should not be disbursed for a minimum four weeks. The deputy collector had earlier been told to file an affidavit detailing the circumstances under which he had delivered his April 21 order, and his hurried disbursal of ₹12,74,00,000 by April 29. Apportionment refers to dividing compensation received for acquired land among several individuals or parties with different interests in the land. In his affidavit, the deputy collector stated that since there was no stay by an appellate authority or any court, he assumed he was at liberty to decide the apportionment dispute himself, without referring it to the appropriate authority or the court. The court, however, observed that there was a dispute regarding ownership of the acquired land, which the deputy collector was not competent to decide. The court was further told that the money received by the agriculturalists had been transferred to various relatives and invested in gold and real estate within days after the compensation was disbursed. The court has now directed the agriculturalists to deposit the investments and money within their control with the court. It also referred huge cash withdrawals made to the Income Tax authorities.
