Breaking News: Controversy Erupts in Maharashtra Over Hindi Language Mandate in Schools | abp news

The controversy surrounding the mandatory inclusion of Hindi language in schools in Maharashtra shows no signs of slowing down. The state government's decision to make Hindi compulsory until the fifth grade has been met with strong opposition from various quarters. The Chairman of the State Language Advisory Committee has also voiced his opposition, stating that the decision contradicts the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which does not include such a provision. Maharashtra's Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, has rejected accusations of forcibly imposing Hindi, clarifying that Marathi will remain the mandatory language in the state. Meanwhile, the DMK party in Tamil Nadu has labeled the three-language policy as part of a larger BJP conspiracy. The issue continues to stir political debates in the region.