Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray has written a letter to the state government demanding that only two languages – Marathi and English – be taught from Class 1 in schools affiliated to the state education board.

In the letter written on June 2 to school education minister Dada Bhuse, which Thackeray posted on X on Wednesday, he said the government should issue an order to this effect, failing which the MNS would hold protests in the state.

He sought to know whether the state government was under any pressure when it earlier announced to make Hindi compulsory as a third language for students of Classes 1 to 5.

In April this year, the government had decided that Hindi as a third language will be mandatory for students between Classes 1 and 5 in Marathi and English-medium schools across the state. The MNS had, however, slammed the move saying his party will oppose the decision vehemently and ensure it is not implemented.

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