Maharashtra govt scraps GRs on three-language policy in schools, sets up panel for review
Vaishnavi Shukla | June 29, 2025 | 10:23 PM IST | 2 mins read
During the press conference, CM Devendra Fadnavis announced the formation of a committee under Narendra Jadhav to suggest way forward in the three-language formula.
The Maharashtra state cabinet has decided to withdraw two government orders (GRs) on the implementation of the three-language policy and introduction of Hindi language in schools from Classes 1 to 5. During a press conference, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the formation of a committee under Narendra Jadhav to suggest the way forward in the language policy.
The new panel will be formed to address the issue and prepare a report. The panel has sought three months to study the issue and prepare a report.
The names of the other committee members will be announced soon. The panel will study the report can suggest from which Class (one or otherwise) the three-language policy will be implemented.
Fadnavis government had issued an order on April 16, making Hindi a compulsory third language for students in classes 1 to 5 studying in English and Marathi medium schools. Amid the backlash, the government issued an amended GR on June 17, making Hindi an optional language.
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‘Three language policy’ move faced criticism
Right after the announcement, Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) and Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) said the protest planned on July 5 has been cancelled. However, Thackeray said that a programme will take place on July 5 to celebrate the “unity of the Marathi manoos”.
Hours before CM made the announcement, the deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar said efforts are being made to ensure that there’s no need for the July 5 protest against the three-language policy. Reacting to Ajit Pawar's statement, Thackeray said: “My party does not oppose Hindi but only its imposition.”
The move was criticised by the opposition party- Shiv Sena (UBT), MNS, and NCP (SP)- which dubbed it the "imposition" of Hindi in Maharashtra. CM acknowledged the difference of opinion over finalising the grade (Class 1 or 5) for implementing the three-language policy.
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