MNS Halts Aggressive Marathi Campaign, Launches Educational Initiatives
Raj Thackeray ends agitation after discussions with Maharashtra's Chief Minister, shifting focus to awareness and language education while facing legal and political scrutiny.
- MNS chief Raj Thackeray has officially called off the party's aggressive Marathi enforcement campaign following meetings with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Minister Uday Samant.
- The MNS has launched 'MNS Ki School' in Borivali to teach Marathi to non-Marathi speakers, aiming to promote respect for the local language through education rather than coercion.
- Legal notices have been issued against MNS workers for alleged unlawful actions, including assaults on individuals in banks and other establishments, citing constitutional violations.
- Shiv Sena (UBT) has criticized the MNS's methods and announced free Marathi coaching classes as a non-aggressive alternative to support the language's use.
- The state government and MNS have aligned on promoting Marathi as the official language, emphasizing respect for all languages while discouraging unlawful enforcement tactics.