Maha Withdraws Orders on 3-Language Policy Amid Row

The Maharashtra government on Sunday decided to withdraw its two orders on the implementation of the three-language policy, with the development coming amid mounting opposition to the introduction of Hindi language in state schools from classes 1 to 5.

- Surendra P Gangan

MUMBAI:

Soon after the decision announced by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, Opposition Shiv Sena (UBT) led by Uddhav Thackeray and his estranged cousin Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) said the BJP-led Mahayuti government lost to the power of Marathi manoos (Marathi-speaking people).

"The state cabinet has decided to withdraw the Government Resolutions (GR) issued in April and June regarding the implementation of the three-language policy from class one. A committee headed by Dr Narendra Jadhav will be formed to recommend implementation of the three-language formula," Fadnavis said while addressing a press conference in Mumbai on the eve of the monsoon session of state legislature.