{"id":4981,"date":"2025-08-13T14:45:18","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T14:45:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/13\/those-inciting-violence-in-the-name-of-marathi-dont-understand-the-language-fadnavis-at-news18-townhall-politics-news\/"},"modified":"2025-08-13T14:45:18","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T14:45:18","slug":"those-inciting-violence-in-the-name-of-marathi-dont-understand-the-language-fadnavis-at-news18-townhall-politics-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/13\/those-inciting-violence-in-the-name-of-marathi-dont-understand-the-language-fadnavis-at-news18-townhall-politics-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Those Inciting Violence In The Name Of Marathi Don&#8217;t Understand The Language: Fadnavis At News18 Townhall | Politics News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"story-9503964\">\n<p><span class=\"jsx-730caffcddfd709\">Last Updated:<\/span><time class=\"jsx-730caffcddfd709\">August 13, 2025, 20:04 IST<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asubttl-9503964\" class=\"jsx-4625396a04d15488 jsx-2773919220 asubttl-schema\">The chief minister pointed out a perceived hypocrisy where those who oppose Hindi and other Indian languages readily embrace English with a &#8216;red carpet&#8217;<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jsx-45a692afa6f47900 artsharwrp\">\n<div id=\"artshare\" class=\"jsx-45a692afa6f47900 artshare\">\n<div class=\"jsx-45a692afa6f47900 stickdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-45a692afa6f47900 deskwrapstkdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-45a692afa6f47900 fontchange\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/font.svg\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" alt=\"font\" class=\"jsx-45a692afa6f47900 lazyload\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4625396a04d15488 jsx-2773919220 amimg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The chief minister advocated for a balance between regional pride and national unity. (Image: News18)\" title=\"The chief minister advocated for a balance between regional pride and national unity. (Image: News18)\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1627283897_news18_logo-1200x800.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=400&amp;height=225\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"jsx-4625396a04d15488 jsx-2773919220\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The chief minister advocated for a balance between regional pride and national unity. (Image: News18)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"0\" class=\"story_para_0\">At the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/politics\/shinde-and-i-on-same-page-fighting-bmc-polls-together-fadnavis-rejects-mahayuti-rift-rumours-9503786.html\">CNN-News18 Townhall<\/a> in Mumbai on Wednesday, Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis addressed the topic of Marathi culture and language, underscoring a stance of pride and unity while strongly condemning language-based incitement and violence. He stated that those attempting to incite people on the basis of language do not truly understand Marathi culture, which he described as one of inclusivity and respect.<\/p>\n<p id=\"1\" class=\"story_para_1\">Fadnavis credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP for giving due respect to Marathi culture and language, suggesting that their administration has been a champion for the region\u2019s linguistic and cultural identity. He contrasted this with the actions of \u201ccertain groups&#8221;, pointing out a perceived hypocrisy where those who oppose Hindi and other Indian languages readily embrace English with a \u201cred carpet&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p id=\"3\" class=\"story_para_3\">He underscored the importance of protecting Marathi\u2019s identity without resorting to animosity towards other languages. Fadnavis reiterated that it is not wrong to be proud of the Marathi language, but any form of hooliganism or violence in its name will not be tolerated. He noted that the government has taken strict legal action against such incidents and will continue to do so, highlighting a commitment to law and order.<\/p>\n<p id=\"4\" class=\"story_para_4\">At the townhall, the chief minister advocated for a balance between regional pride and national unity. He presented Marathi culture not as a tool for division but as a source of strength and heritage that should be celebrated responsibly and peacefully.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atawrap\">\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atadetailwrp\">\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd ataname\"><span class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atthumb\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"authorimg\" src=\"data:image\/jpeg;base64,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\" class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd attitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/byline\/news-desk-17918.html\" class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atamail\">News Desk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. 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