‘We respect and will try to learn it’: Ajit Pawar’s suggestion to non-Marathi speakers in the state; stirs language row | India News – Times of India

‘We respect and will try to learn it’: Ajit Pawar’s suggestion to non-Marathi speakers in the state; stirs language row | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday urged non-Marathi speakers in Maharashtra to be sensitive and respectful toward the local language. He advised them to acknowledge Marathi and show a willingness to learn it, saying that this simple gesture could help prevent unnecessary conflict amid the growing language tensions in the state.“Nothing will…

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‘Bullying non-Marathi speakers is wrong’: Ramdas Athawale warns of action in Maharashtra; calls Uddhav, Raj Thackeray’s stand ‘against Balasaheb’s vision’ | India News – Times of India

‘Bullying non-Marathi speakers is wrong’: Ramdas Athawale warns of action in Maharashtra; calls Uddhav, Raj Thackeray’s stand ‘against Balasaheb’s vision’ | India News – Times of India

Minister of state for social justice and empowerment Ramdas Athawale NEW DELHI: Union minister of state for social justice and empowerment Ramdas Athawale on Wednesday said that the Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra government will not tolerate incidents of “bullying” non-Marathi speakers in the state.“Those who indulge in such bullying will be taught a lesson,” Athawale said…

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Marathi vs non-Marathi fight flares up in Maharashtra over lighting of incense – Times of India

Marathi vs non-Marathi fight flares up in Maharashtra over lighting of incense – Times of India

Mumbai & Maharashtra belong to Marathi people: CM Devendra Fadnavis KALYAN/NAGPUR: An argument between two residents of a building in Kalyan over lighting of incense escalated into a Marathi vs non-Marathi dispute, which echoed in the Maharashtra legislative assembly on Friday and led to suspension of the MTDC officer who allegedly assaulted his neighbour.CM Devendra…

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