Marathi language of Mumbai, say Fadnavis and Joshi after row over RSS leader's remarks
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis emphasised that Marathi is the official language of Mumbai and urged residents to learn and speak it, amid controversy over senior RSS leader Suresh Bhaiyyaji Joshi's comments interpreted as dismissive of Marathi. Protests and demands for Joshi's arrest followed, as opposition leaders accused BJP of attempting to divide Mumbai.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis emphasised that Marathi is the official language of Mumbai and urged residents to learn and speak it, amid controversy over senior RSS leader Suresh Bhaiyyaji Joshi's comments interpreted as dismissive of Marathi. Protests and demands for Joshi's arrest followed, as opposition leaders accused BJP of attempting to divide Mumbai.
