Mumbai – Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has expressed support for the promotion of the Marathi language while firmly asserting that law and order must prevail in any situation. Speaking about recent agitations for the use of Marathi in Maharashtra, Fadnavis stated that advocating for the language is not wrong, but any actions that violate the law must be addressed.
“There is nothing wrong with agitating for Marathi in Maharashtra. Even the government believes that the use of Marathi should be promoted,” Fadnavis said, recognizing the importance of promoting the local language in the state’s cultural and administrative domains.
However, he added that while language promotion is vital, it should not come at the expense of public order. “But if someone takes law in their hands, action needs to be taken against them,” he emphasized, making it clear that while the government supports cultural movements, any unlawful actions associated with them will be dealt with appropriately.
Fadnavis’s remarks reflect a balanced approach, encouraging the promotion of Marathi while maintaining that respect for the law must remain paramount in any form of protest or agitation.
