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Raj Thackeray Rallies Maharashtra to Unite for Marathi Pride, Calls July 6 Morcha Against ‘Hindi Imposition’

Mumbai: In a bold move aimed at defending Marathi linguistic and cultural identity, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray has announced a massive statewide morcha on July 6 — from Girgaum to Azad Maidan in Mumbai — opposing the inclusion of Hindi as a third language in Marathi and English medium schools.

Addressing the press after a meeting with School Education Minister Dadaji Bhuse, Thackeray reiterated his party’s unwavering stance against what he termed a “conspiracy” to dilute Marathi’s status, especially after it was recently conferred the Classical Language status.

“There will be no compulsion in the language, be it Hindi or any other. I am appealing to all the parties that on July 6, we have decided to take out a morcha from Girgaum. There will be no flags in this morcha. It will be a morcha of Marathi people; we are inviting everyone. I have chosen Sunday so that everyone can come,” Thackeray declared.

He urged literary figures, film personalities, Marathi lovers, and political parties to participate, stating, “We should come together for Maharashtra without any arguments.”

Thackeray also raised concerns about the government’s plan to recruit 10,000 Hindi teachers, questioning both the need and financial viability of such a move.

“Do you have the money to pay the salaries? There are many big issues before the state, so why is it coming to the language? Is there an attempt to hide something big?” he asked.

He further questioned the practical benefits of learning Hindi in Maharashtra’s context:

“Will you get work in films by learning Hindi? Maharashtra is big because of the education system. Then why this argument in favour of Hindi to make Maharashtra great?”

While Thackeray clarified that MNS has no objection to efforts that promote arts and sports, he made it clear that the party completely rejects the government’s language policy.

“We will remain opposed to the imposition of Hindi,” he said firmly.

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