Maharashtra CM Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde perform puja of Chhattarpati Shivaji Maharaj statue in Rajkot

Rajkot : Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde performed Puja at the Chhattarpati Shivaji Maharaj statue in Rajkot on Sunday. Speaking on the security arrangements in Maharashtra amid tensions between India and Pakistan, Fadnavis said that the norms of war book were being followed, further stating that all district administrations had…

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Marathi compulsory in Maharashtra, learning other languages a choice: CM Fadnavis

Chhatrapati – After the Maharashtra government made Hindi compulsory as a third language under NEP 2020, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday asserted that while Marathi is non-negotiable and must be learned by all, learning additional languages remains a personal choice. Speaking to the media, Fadnavis, expressing surprise at the opposition to Hindi and the…

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“Can’t be justified as freedom of speech…”: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis on Kunal Kamra row

Mumbai- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday slammed comedian Kunal Kamra’s remarks against Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, stating that such acts can’t be justified as “freedom of speech”. Speaking to reporters, Fadnavis stressed that while there is freedom to perform stand-up comedy, it does not extend to making “unchecked statements”. He further demanded…

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Amid linguistic controversy, CM Fadnavis says Marathi is language of Mumbai and Maharashtra

Mumbai- Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Thursday that Marathi is the language of Mumbai and Maharashtra, after Shiv Sena- UBT legislator Bhaskar Jadhav sought his intervention on RSS leader Bhaiyyaji Joshi’s remarks The Chief Minister said those who respect their mother tongue should not disrespect any other language.Jadhav said: “The Centre has recently accorded…

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