Neither Hindi nor Marathi, Uddhav & Raj just love family: BJP
In a recent joint rally to celebrate the Maharashtra government’s rollback of the three-language policy, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray came together to express their support for the decision. However, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has reacted to this development, claiming that the two leaders had to join hands due to “political compulsion” rather than any genuine love for the languages or the people of Maharashtra.
Gaurav Vallabh, a leader of the BJP, made these comments while speaking to the media. He stated, “Stop hiding behind Hindi and Marathi. You neither love Marathi nor Hindi, you just love your family.” These remarks have sparked a heated debate in the state, with many questioning the motivations behind the BJP’s criticism.
The three-language policy, which was introduced by the Maharashtra government, aimed to make Hindi, English, and Marathi compulsory subjects in schools. However, the policy faced opposition from various quarters, including the MNS, which claimed that it would dilute the importance of Marathi and other regional languages. The MNS had been at the forefront of the protests against the policy, and its president, Raj Thackeray, had even threatened to launch a statewide agitation if the policy was not withdrawn.
The decision to rollback the policy has been seen as a major victory for the MNS and other opponents of the policy. Uddhav Thackeray, who was a key player in the formation of the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government, had also spoken out against the policy, although his party, the Shiv Sena, had initially supported it.
The BJP, which is a key player in the central government, has been critical of the MVA government’s decision to rollback the policy. The party has claimed that the move is an attempt to appease the MNS and other regional parties, and that it will have far-reaching consequences for the state’s education system.
Gaurav Vallabh’s comments have been seen as a reflection of the BJP’s frustration with the MVA government’s decision. The party has been trying to project itself as a champion of Hindutva and cultural nationalism, and its criticism of the MVA government’s decision is seen as an attempt to undermine the government’s credibility.
However, many have questioned the BJP’s motives behind its criticism of the MVA government’s decision. The party has been facing criticism for its own handling of the three-language policy, with many accusing it of trying to impose Hindi on non-Hindi speaking states.
The issue of language and culture is a sensitive one in India, and the debate surrounding the three-language policy has highlighted the deep divisions that exist in the country. The BJP’s criticism of the MVA government’s decision has been seen as an attempt to polarize the electorate and create divisions along linguistic and cultural lines.
In conclusion, the joint rally by Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray to celebrate the rollback of the three-language policy has sparked a heated debate in Maharashtra. The BJP’s criticism of the MVA government’s decision has been seen as an attempt to undermine the government’s credibility and create divisions along linguistic and cultural lines. However, many have questioned the BJP’s motives behind its criticism, and the issue is likely to continue to be a major point of contention in the state’s politics.
