Thackeray’s Ultimatum: No Hindi Imposition, or Maharashtra Schools Face Shutdown
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray has issued a stern warning to the state government. He threatened to shut down schools across Maharashtra if Hindi is made compulsory for primary classes.
Thackeray clarified his stance, stating his opposition is to the forceful imposition of Hindi. He isn’t against the language itself, but vehemently opposes making it mandatory.
This strong reaction follows the BJP-led state government’s recent backtracking. Earlier orders mandating Hindi in primary schools were withdrawn after facing significant opposition from the MNS and other parties.
The incident highlights the ongoing tension surrounding language politics in Maharashtra. The government’s initial decision and subsequent withdrawal underscore the sensitive nature of this issue and its potential to disrupt the state’s educational landscape. The threat of school closures adds a new dimension to this already volatile debate, with potentially far-reaching consequences for students and parents across the state.
