Overview

• The state cabinet formally withdrew both its April 16 and June 17 resolutions on making Hindi the third language in Classes 1–5.
• Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena announced the cancellation of their joint July 5 protest march following the policy reversal.
• The new expert panel led by Dr Narendra Jadhav will conduct statewide consultations with educators, parents and cultural bodies before recommending next steps.
• Schools will continue with the existing Marathi-English formula until the committee submits its report under NEP 2020 guidelines.
• Pressure from allies—including Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and Shiv Sena minister Eknath Shinde—and mass protests underscored regional concerns over Marathi identity and language autonomy.