Neither Hindi nor Marathi, Uddhav & Raj just love family: BJP
In a recent development, the Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray jointly held a rally to celebrate the Maharashtra government’s decision to roll back the three-language policy. The move, which has been a subject of controversy, has been hailed by several politicians and activists as a victory for the Marathi language. However, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has taken a different stance, with its leader Gaurav Vallabh accusing the two Thackerays of coming together due to “political compulsion”.
Vallabh, while addressing the media, said that instead of focusing on promoting the Marathi language, the two leaders were more concerned about their own family interests. “Stop hiding behind Hindi and Marathi. You neither love Marathi nor Hindi, you just love your family,” he stated.
The statement by Vallabh has sparked a heated debate, with many questioning the motive behind the BJP’s comments. The three-language policy, which aimed to make Hindi, Marathi, and English compulsory in schools, was seen as a move to promote national integration and cultural diversity. However, it was also criticized for its potential impact on the Marathi language and culture.
Uddhav Thackeray, the founder of the Shiv Sena, has been a long-time advocate for the promotion of Marathi language and culture. His party has been known for its aggressive stance on issues related to language and culture, and its leaders have often been accused of being anti-Hindi. Raj Thackeray, the president of the MNS, has also been a vocal critic of the three-language policy, and has been a strong advocate for the promotion of Marathi language and culture.
The two leaders’ joint rally to celebrate the rollback of the three-language policy was seen as a significant development, and has been hailed by many as a victory for the Marathi language and culture. However, the BJP’s comments have raised questions about the motive behind the rally, and whether it was just a ploy to gain political mileage.
The three-language policy was introduced by the Maharashtra government in 2021, and was aimed at promoting national integration and cultural diversity. However, it was met with widespread opposition, particularly from the Marathi language and culture enthusiasts. The policy was seen as a threat to the Marathi language and culture, and many felt that it would lead to the decline of the language.
The controversy surrounding the three-language policy has been a subject of debate for many months, with both sides presenting their arguments. The opposition to the policy has been led by the Shiv Sena and the MNS, which have been vocal in their criticism of the policy. The Maharashtra government, on the other hand, has defended the policy, saying that it is aimed at promoting national integration and cultural diversity.
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, with the BJP accusing them of coming together due to “political compulsion”. While the two leaders have been vocal in their criticism of the policy, many have questioned the motive behind their joint rally. The controversy surrounding the three-language policy has been a subject of debate for many months, and it is likely to continue in the coming months.
