Advertisement

Updated January 23rd, 2020 at 13:42 IST

Compulsory Marathi okay, 24x7 Mumbai not: Ramdas Athawale opines on 'intelligent' Aaditya

RPI chief Ramdas Athawale welcomed the Maharashtra govt's decision to make Marathi language compulsory and emphasised the need to promote the language.

Reported by: Gloria Methri
Ramdas Athawale
| Image:self
Advertisement

Republican Party of India (RPI) chief Ramdas Athawale on Tuesday welcomed the Maharashtra government's decision to make the Marathi language compulsory in all schools, emphasizing the need to promote the language of Maharashtra.

"Maharashtra is for Marathi people," he said. "Many outsiders come here and speak Marathi very well. Marathi should be given more importance. It is the main language in Maharashtra," the RPI leader added. 

READ | Nawab Malik Lauds Maha-alliance, Says 'they Have Taken A Stand To Make Marathi Compulsory'

Citing the example of the southern states which give more importance to their native language, Ramdas Athawale said that the decision is an attempt to spread awareness about the Marathi language in the state.

Just like people in the South give emphasis to their native languages, the same should happen here. Also, many people don't know Marathi in Maharashtra. It's an attempt to spread awareness on Marathi language, Ramdas Athawale said. 

MVA government to make Marathi compulsory

Maharashtra Minister Subhash Desai on Tuesday announced that the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA)-led State government will make Marathi subject compulsory in all schools from Class 1 to Class 10. He further mentioned that the government will bring a Bill in the next assembly session over this decision.

READ | Maharashtra Govt To Make 'Marathi' Subject Compulsory In All Schools From Class 1 To 10

"RPI does not support 24x7 nightlife in Mumbai"

Expressing the same views as to the Opposition parties on Aditya Thackeray's decision to permit shops and malls to remain open 24x7, Ramdas Athawale said although the decision is good, it might risk the security of women. 

"It is okay if highways are open 24x7 and bus movement is allowed, but malls remaining open all night may lead to crimes. Also, many hooligans may remain outside, to create security issues for women, he said.

Aaditya Thackeray is an intelligent man and has made a thoughtful decision, but my party does not support this," Ramdas Athawale added.  

READ | "Youth Will Drink All Night, Sleep All Day...": BJP MLA Ram Kadam Opposes 'Mumbai 24x7'

Mumbai 24x7 proposal

Earlier on January 17, the Maharashtra government announced that malls, multiplexes, restaurants, and select shops in the city will be permitted to remain open 24x7 from January 26. As per reports, BMC and Mumbai Police have agreed to permit establishments inside gated communities and non-residential areas to remain open throughout the night. 

READ | Ashoke Pandit Questions Aaditya Thackeray's 'Mumbai 24x7' Proposal

Advertisement

Published January 23rd, 2020 at 13:42 IST

Your Voice. Now Direct.

Send us your views, we’ll publish them. This section is moderated.

Advertisement
Advertisement

Trending Quicks

Riyan Parag
a few seconds ago
Ravichandran Ashwin
10 minutes ago
INDI Seals Seat-sharing Deal in Bihar, RJD to Contest on 26 Seats, Cong 9
14 minutes ago
Bengaluru Man Tragically Dies After Friend Pumps Hot Air Into His Rectum For Fun
17 minutes ago
Sunita Kejriwal urged people to send ‘messages of support’ to Delhi CM
19 minutes ago
Congress Press Conference
19 minutes ago
Kamlesh Awasthi
21 minutes ago
Adani Green Adopts Robotics for Solar Module Maintenance
33 minutes ago
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Whatsapp logo