Amid debates over teaching Hindi in primary schools in Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis assured that only Marathi would be compulsory in the state’s education system. He pointed out that the proposal to make Hindi and English mandatory was initiated by the previous government led by Uddhav Thackeray.
Fadnavis highlighted that his administration did not intend to enforce the mandatory teaching of Hindi and English from Classes 1 to 12, despite issuing a government resolution based on prior recommendations. He also humorously commented on the political dynamics surrounding the issue, mentioning the alignment of the Thackeray brothers and Raj Thackeray.
The Chief Minister emphasized that Marathi is the only compulsory language in Maharashtra, addressing concerns raised after a government resolution proposed a three-language formula including Hindi. Following backlash, the decision was withdrawn, and a committee was formed to review the matter.
Fadnavis dismissed claims of Marathi schools closing down, stating that the majority of schools and students in Maharashtra are Marathi medium. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to prioritizing Marathi in higher education institutions and highlighted the state’s preparations for the upcoming Kumbh Mela in Nashik.
The Chief Minister discussed the economic progress of the state, citing a decrease in the unemployment rate to 3.1% in 2025. He also emphasized a strong stance against corruption, asserting that the Anti-Corruption Bureau would continue its raids independently, regardless of any individual’s position.
