Supriya Sule Accuses Fadnavis Government of Imposing Hindi Over Marathi. Heated Exchange Between Raj Thackeray and Nishikant Dubey Further Escalates the Controversy.
Maharashtra Language Row: A political storm is brewing in Maharashtra over the language policy. NCP (SCP) MP Supriya Sule has accused Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis of prioritizing Hindi over Marathi. She stated that this is happening for the first time in the state's history and that the CM is acting under pressure. The controversy has been further fueled by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's statement and Raj Thackeray's reaction to it.
Supriya Sule Targets Fadnavis Government
The language dispute is currently at its peak in Maharashtra politics. While interacting with the media on Saturday, Supriya Sule bly criticized the state government. She alleged that Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is trying to place Hindi above Marathi.
Sule stated that this is the first time in Maharashtra's history that a Chief Minister is prioritizing Hindi by sidelining Marathi. She questioned under whose pressure CM Fadnavis is acting.
She said, "I am concerned about Devendra ji. What is the reason that he is diminishing the position of Marathi language and elevating Hindi? This decision is against the spirit of Maharashtra."
What is the Complete Controversy?
The controversy began when the Maharashtra government announced the implementation of a new language policy in the state. Under this policy, it was decided to include Hindi as a compulsory language in state schools along with Marathi and English. Opposition parties questioned the government's intentions regarding this. They alleged that this decision was taken under pressure from the Center and that it hurts the dignity of the Marathi language.
Political Pressure Increases on Fadnavis Government
Following Supriya Sule's statement, the opposition has intensified its attack on the government. Raj Thackeray, Uddhav Thackeray, and other regional leaders have also raised this issue. NCP (SCP) says that the impact of the central government's language policy is now becoming visible in the states as well, and sidelining Marathi in a state like Maharashtra is emotionally and culturally unacceptable.
Raj Thackeray vs. Nishikant Dubey
Amidst this controversy, another major uproar erupted when BJP MP Nishikant Dubey made a controversial statement about the Marathi community. He said, "We will beat the Marathi people repeatedly." This statement ignited anger among Marathi speakers. Raj Thackeray retaliated by saying, "You come to Mumbai. We will drown you repeatedly in the sea here."
