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By A Staff Reporter
MUMBAI — In a rare show of unity, prominent leaders from Maharashtra's opposition parties came together at the 'Awaj Marathicha' gathering in Mumbai on Friday to celebrate the state government's decision to withdraw two controversial government resolutions (GRs) that had introduced Hindi as a third language from Class 1 in state-run schools.
The event witnessed Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction) MP Supriya Sule sharing the stage with Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray — a significant moment given the history of political differences between them. The leaders hailed the rollback as a victory for Marathi identity and cultural preservation.
“We are not against any language, but Marathi must be given its rightful place in Maharashtra,” Supriya Sule said, echoing the sentiments of many who saw the GRs as an imposition of Hindi in a Marathi-speaking state.
Uddhav Thackeray emphasized the importance of safeguarding linguistic pride, stating, “This is not just about language; it’s about self-respect. Today, Maharashtra has shown that its voice cannot be ignored.”