MNS Ends Aggressive Marathi Campaign After Government Intervention

Raj Thackeray halts agitation, claiming success in raising awareness, as focus shifts to non-violent promotion of Marathi language.

MNS chief Raj Thackeray officially called off the party’s aggressive agitation, citing sufficient awareness raised about the importance of the Marathi language.
The decision followed interventions by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Marathi Language Minister Uday Samant, who emphasized maintaining law and order.
MNS launched a Marathi language school in Borivali to teach non-Marathi-speaking traders and residents, signaling a shift toward educational initiatives.
The Shiv Sena (UBT) announced free Marathi coaching classes to promote the language in a non-aggressive manner and counter the MNS's tactics.
Concerns persist over employee safety in the banking sector, with calls for legal action against MNS workers for their earlier aggressive enforcement methods.