Facing backlash, Maharashtra withdraws Hindi language policy orders

Amid a growing chorus against the introduction of the Hindi language in Maharashtra schools from classes 1 to 5, the state cabinet on Sunday, June 29, decided to withdraw two GRs (government resolutions) on the implementation of the three-language policy.

Addressing a press conference in Mumbai on the eve of the monsoon session of the state legislature, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the GRs have been withdrawn and



announced the formation of a committee headed by educationist Narendra Jadhav to suggest the way forward on the language policy.

“The state cabinet has decided to withdraw the Government Resolutions (GR) issued in April and June regarding the implementation of the three-language policy from class one. A committee headed by Dr Narendra Jadhav will be formed to recommend implementation (of the three-language formula),” Fadnavis said.