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India Today
05-07-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Raj Thackeray spoke for Marathi, Uddhav for power: Eknath Shinde
Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday said Raj Thackeray spoke in Marathi's interests but Uddhav Thackeray showed his desperation for power at the cousins' rally to celebrate the government's retreat on the issue of teaching Hindi in Uday Samant, who belongs to the Shinde-led Shiv Sena, similarly sought to distinguish between the two cousins, slamming only Uddhav who leads the rival Shiv Sena (UBT).Earlier in the day, the hitherto estranged Thackeray cousins shared public stage after two decades at a victory rally in Mumbai to celebrate the withdrawal of two government resolutions seeking to introduce Hindi as a third language from Class 1 in state to reporters, Shinde, without naming Uddhav Thackeray, said his desperation for power and jealousy were on display at the rally, and he should answer why the Marathi manoos (native Marathi speakers) were driven out of Mumbai in all these years."One expressed desire for the good of Marathi, the other spewed bile for power. Some people had said (before the rally) that there will be no party flag in the victory celebration. One speaker (Raj) followed it, the other (Uddhav) conveyed his agenda. This is the difference," Shinde who rebelled against Uddhav Thackeray and split the Shiv Sena in June 2022, noted that the song 'Jai Jai Maharashtra Majha' which was played at the start of the rally was given recognition as the `state song' when he was chief it was during his tenure that the Centre granted the classical language status to Marathi, he Thackeray was making a desperate attempt to improve his prospects with another person's (Raj) help, Shinde said, adding that it was Uddhav who, as chief minister, accepted the R A Mashelkar committee report which recommended that Hindi be made mandatory in state present government removed the word mandatory, Shinde there was speculation in recent weeks about the Shinde-led Shiv Sena trying to woo Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena for a tie-up for the coming civic elections in leader Uday Samant, who is the minister for Marathi language, echoed Shinde, stating that "one speech (by Raj) was for the good of Marathi and second (by Uddhav) was for achieving power in Mumbai.""People have seen that the second speech was for power," Samant said.- EndsMust Watch advertisement
The Hindu
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Maharashtra to establish Shahir Sable research centre for experimental arts
The Maharashtra government will set up an independent research centre at the Mumbai-based P. L. Deshpande Maharashtra Kala Academy to facilitate in-depth academic study of the state's experimental arts, Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar announced on Thursday. The centre will be named after the legendary Marathi folk artist Shahir Krishnarao Sable, renowned for his iconic song Jai Jai Maharashtra Majha — officially recognised as the state song in 2023. A Padma Shri awardee (1998), Sable was a prominent figure in Maharashtra's folk art tradition and played a key role in the Samyukta Maharashtra movement. 'Maharashtra boasts a rich legacy of experimental arts, and this centre will serve as a hub for scholarly research,' Mr. Shelar said. The state's Department of Cultural Affairs has already documented various folk art forms —including shahiri, powada, jagran, gondhal, tamasha, vag natya, dashavatari, bharud, and keertan — in audio-visual formats through collaborations with universities. 'There is a pressing need to systematically classify, analyse, and academically explore these resources,' the minister stated. The initiative aims to support undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD scholars from Maharashtra and beyond who wish to delve into this field. Mr. Shelar chaired a meeting at Mantralaya to discuss the proposal and directed officials to prepare a detailed blueprint for the centre. 'Maharashtra's experimental arts are a source of immense pride, carrying deep historical and cultural significance. These traditions hold the power to inspire humanity, and it is our duty to bring their essence to light through rigorous research,' he said.
Time of India
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Maharashtra govt to set up research centre for experimental arts in Mumbai, name it after Shahir Sable: Minister Ashish Shelar
Mumbai: Maharashtra govt will set up a research centre at P L Deshpande Kala Academy to facilitate in-depth research and academic study of the state's experimental arts, minister Ashish Shelar said on Thursday. "The independent research centre at P L Deshpande Maharashtra Kala Academy will be named after the iconic folk artist and Maharashtra Shahir Padma Shri Krishnarao Sable," Shelar told reporters. Balldeer Krishnarao Sable, popularly known as Shahir Sable, was a Marathi folk artist. He sang the iconic 'Jai Jai Maharashtra Majha' song, which govt recognised as the state song in 2023. Sable was awarded the Padma Shri in 1998. "Maharashtra has a rich and glorious legacy of experimental arts. The state's department of cultural affairs has already documented various folk art forms in audio-visual formats through departments of experimental arts across non-agricultural universities. The department possesses vast resources on theatre, folk arts, music, dance and more," Shelar noted. According to the minister, there is a growing need to classify, analyse and conduct academic research on this material. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Experts Urge Seniors With Muscle Loss To Take This Key Nutrient Daily Native Creatine Learn More Undo This will benefit undergraduate, post-graduate and PhD students from within Maharashtra and beyond who wish to undertake research in this field. Shelar held a meeting at the Mantralaya, the state secretariat, on Thursday to deliberate on this initiative and instructed the department to prepare a detailed blueprint for the proposed research centre. Speaking after the meeting, he said, "Maharashtra's experimental arts are a matter of great pride for the state. These art forms contain deep historical references that reflect the cultural evolution of Maharashtra. There is a need to explore and research these traditions. Various art forms, including shahiri, powada, jagran, gondhal, tamasha, vag natya, dashavatari, bharud and keertan, have a deep-rooted tradition and carry within them the strength to inspire humanity. It is essential to bring this strength to light through research and study." "When govt decided to establish a dedicated research centre, we also deliberated on a suitable name. Based on the suggestions made by experts in the field, we decided to name the centre after Shahir Krishnarao Sable. Shahir Sable played a pivotal role in the 'Samyukta Maharashtra' movement and was a leading figure in the propagation and promotion of experimental arts," Shelar added. In recognition of his extraordinary contribution, it has been decided to name the centre after him, Shelar said.
NDTV
22-04-2025
- General
- NDTV
Maharashtra Anthem To Be Sung In All Schools, Says Education Minister
Mumbai: State song 'Jai Jai Maharashtra Majha' should be sung in all schools in the state after the national anthem, School Education Minister Dada Bhuse said on Tuesday. The song was adopted as the state song on February 19, 2023, commemorating the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. "Maharashtra Geet 'Garja Maharashtra Majha' should be sung in all medium schools after the national anthem," Mr Bhuse told reporters. One of the iconic songs in Marathi, 'Jai Jai Maharashtra Majha, Garja Maharashtra Majha', which means 'Glory to Maharashtra', was penned by Raja Badhe and sung by balladeer Krishnarao Sable, popularly known as Shaheer Sable.
