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Rajak Defends Language Freedom Amid Marathi Mandate Debate
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August 25, 2026
06:01 AM
On the issue of making Marathi compulsory for auto drivers in Maharashtra, Rajak asserted that every citizen has the right to linguistic freedom and no language can be forced upon anyone. While he respects Marathi and encourages those residing in the state to learn it, he condemned any attempt to demean a person's mother tongue, calling such actions unacceptable and demanding strong condemnation.
