Title: Only Marathi & English be taught in schools: Raj Thackeray to govt
In a recent development, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray has written to the state government demanding a written order that only two languages – Marathi and English – be taught from Class 1 onwards in state board schools. The government had declared this earlier but didn’t issue a written order, he said, warning that the MNS will launch agitation if the government rolls back the decision.
Raj Thackeray, in a letter addressed to Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, stated that the government had already announced that Marathi and English would be the only two languages taught in schools from Class 1 onwards. However, he alleged that the government has not yet issued a written order to this effect, which is causing confusion among parents and teachers.
Thackeray emphasized that the MNS will not tolerate any attempt to dilute the importance of Marathi language in schools. He warned that if the government does not issue a written order to this effect, the MNS will launch agitation to ensure that the decision is implemented.
The MNS chief also expressed his disappointment over the fact that the government has not taken any concrete steps to promote Marathi language in schools despite its announcement. He alleged that the government is not serious about promoting Marathi language and is instead trying to dilute its importance in schools.
Raj Thackeray’s demand is not without basis. Marathi is the official language of Maharashtra and it is essential that it is taught to the younger generation to ensure its survival. Moreover, promoting Marathi language in schools can help to preserve the state’s cultural heritage and identity.
The MNS chief’s warning to launch agitation if the government rolls back the decision is also understandable. The MNS has a history of aggressive protests and agitation, and it is likely that the government will take notice of Thackeray’s warning.
The government, on the other hand, has been silent on the issue so far. It is unclear whether the government will issue a written order to implement the decision or if it will roll back the decision altogether.
The debate over the importance of Marathi language in schools has been ongoing for some time now. While some argue that Marathi is essential to preserve the state’s cultural heritage, others argue that it is not necessary to teach Marathi in schools.
However, it is clear that the MNS will not tolerate any attempt to dilute the importance of Marathi language in schools. Raj Thackeray’s demand for a written order to this effect is a clear warning to the government that the MNS will not hesitate to launch agitation if the government does not take concrete steps to promote Marathi language in schools.
In conclusion, Raj Thackeray’s demand for a written order to teach only Marathi and English in schools from Class 1 onwards is a legitimate one. The government should issue a written order to this effect to ensure that the decision is implemented. The MNS has a history of aggressive protests and agitation, and it is likely that the government will take notice of Thackeray’s warning.
The debate over the importance of Marathi language in schools will continue, but it is clear that the MNS will not tolerate any attempt to dilute the importance of Marathi language in schools. The government should take concrete steps to promote Marathi language in schools and issue a written order to this effect to ensure that the decision is implemented.
Source: https://x.com/RajThackeray/status/1930208483518857496
