Only Marathi & English be taught in schools: Raj Thackeray to govt
In a recent move, 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. This demand comes after the government had declared this earlier, but failed to issue a written order, which has left the MNS leader concerned.
Thackeray, in his letter to the government, has warned that if the government rolls back the decision, the MNS will launch an agitation to ensure that the order is implemented. The MNS chief has been a vocal advocate for the promotion of Marathi language and culture, and has been critical of the government’s failure to take concrete steps to protect the interests of the state’s native language.
The government’s earlier declaration was made in response to the increasing dominance of English language in schools, which has been a matter of concern for many locals. The decision to teach only two languages was seen as a move to promote the importance of Marathi and preserve the cultural heritage of the state.
However, despite the declaration, the government has not issued a written order, which has left many schools and parents confused. The MNS, which has been demanding the implementation of the order, has now taken the matter to the government, seeking a written order to ensure that the decision is enforced.
Thackeray’s move has been widely welcomed by many locals who have been concerned about the declining importance of Marathi language in schools. Many have argued that the promotion of English language has led to the neglect of Marathi, which is an important part of the state’s cultural heritage.
“The government’s decision to teach only two languages is a step in the right direction, but it needs to be implemented in a written order to ensure that schools and parents take it seriously,” said Thackeray in his letter.
The MNS chief has also accused the government of being inconsistent in its approach to promoting Marathi language. “While the government declares that Marathi is the state language, it does not take concrete steps to promote it in schools,” he said.
The MNS has been a vocal advocate for the promotion of Marathi language and culture, and has been involved in several agitations in the past to promote the cause. The party has also been critical of the government’s failure to take concrete steps to protect the interests of the state’s native language.
The government’s decision to teach only two languages has been seen as a move to counter the increasing dominance of English language in schools. Many experts have argued that the promotion of English language has led to the neglect of other languages, including Marathi.
“The promotion of English language has led to the decline of other languages, including Marathi,” said Dr. Preeti Deshpande, a linguist. “The government’s decision to teach only two languages is a step towards promoting the importance of Marathi and preserving the cultural heritage of the state.”
The MNS has been demanding the implementation of the order for several months now, and has threatened to launch an agitation if the government rolls back the decision. The party has also been critical of the government’s failure to take concrete steps to protect the interests of the state’s native language.
The government, on its part, has maintained that it is committed to promoting the importance of Marathi language and culture. “We are committed to promoting the importance of Marathi language and culture, and we will take all necessary steps to ensure that it is promoted in schools,” said a government spokesperson.
The MNS’s demand for a written order has been seen as a move to ensure that the government takes concrete steps to implement its decision. The party has been critical of the government’s failure to take concrete steps to promote the importance of Marathi language, and has threatened to launch an agitation if the government rolls back the decision.
As the debate continues, it remains to be seen whether the government will issue a written order and implement its decision to teach only two languages in schools. The MNS has made it clear that it will launch an agitation if the government rolls back the decision, and it remains to be seen whether the government will take concrete steps to promote the importance of Marathi language and culture.
Source: https://x.com/RajThackeray/status/1930208483518857496
