Recently, the Maharashtra government withdrew its April 16 orders on the implementation of the three-language policy that made Hindi a "mandatory" third language for school students in Classes 1 to 5 studying in English and Marathi medium schools.
While addressing the 'Awaz Marathicha' joint rally in Mumbai, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray said that he has come to "stay together" with his brother Raj Thackeray.
Ahead of Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) set to address joint rally in Worli after the Maharashtra government scrapped two Government Resolutions (GRs) to introduce Hindi as the third language, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut said that the two prominent leaders of the
Preparations are underway for the joint rally of the Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) in Worli as the Maharashtra government scrapped two Government Resolutions (GRs) to introduce Hindi as the third language.
Speaking to mediapersions, Raut said, "Now, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis should apologise (to Aaditya Thackeray). Narayan Rane's son Nitish Rane, Devendra Fadnavis, other BJP leaders, Eknath Shinde, all of them should apologise to Shiv Sena (UBT) and Aaditya Thackeray..."
The counsel appearing on behalf of Shiv Sena (UBT) informed the Court that elections are soon to be notified in the State. Thus, the party sought directions from the Court to make interim arrangements regarding the party symbol dispute before the elections are notified.
After the Maharashtra government revoked its resolutions issued on April 16 and June 17 on the three-language policy, opposition parties including Shiv Sena (UBT) and Nationalist Congress Party (SCP), praised the "Marathi Unity" that forced the government to withdraw its decision.
He further stated that a new committee led by Narendra Jadhav would give a report on the decision, further stating that the government had appointed financial experts for the decision of the education sector.
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday launched scathing attack on Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis accusing him of being "against the Marathi language" as the government withdrew its resolutions on three language policy and announced formation of new committee to di
Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane on Sunday came down heavily on the Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut over his party's call to protest against "Hindi imposition" in the state, saying that he won't even "get Diwali bonus" if he doesn't "speak in favour" of Uddhav Thackeray.
Amid the ongoing debate over the Maharashtra government's alleged move to make Hindi compulsory across all classes, Maharashtra Assembly CLP and Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar stated they were not against Hindi but against its imposition.