In the heart of Maharashtra, especially in Mumbai—the economic capital built by the sweat and labor of people from every corner of India—a disturbing trend is resurfacing. Political parties on the brink of irrelevance are now playing the language card, while conveniently ignoring the real issues of the people.
Let’s be clear: Marathi is a proud language, and learning it should be encouraged. But forcing people—especially those who have lived and worked here for 30, 40, even 50 years—to prove their loyalty through language is not just unfair, it’s dangerous. When people are beaten for not speaking Marathi fluently, that’s not cultural pride
Where were these same leaders when Marathi was being erased from elite international schools? When even their own children don’t study Marathi, how can they threaten others in the name of it?
This isn’t about preserving language—it’s about preserving power. When there's no development to show, no jobs to offer, and no healthcare to provide, they resort to their old tricks
Instead of focusing on potholes that turn into ponds after a 30-minute rain, or on BMC budgets that vanish without a trace, they are busy inflaming emotions and blaming migrants. Ask them—what have they truly done for Marathi language and culture? Where are the schools? The language programs? The pride they preach?
R. R. Pandayan Saheb has rightly called out this hypocrisy. He believes in real unity—not fake slogans. He believes in fighting for the poor, for development, for affordable housing, for proper governance—not for headlines based on hatred.
Maharashtra doesn't need scripted drama and street fights over language. It needs schools, hospitals, jobs, and peace.