Classical language status for Marathi: Maha CM writes to PM
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding the classical language status for Marathi.
Currently, Tamil, Sanskrit, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Odia have been given the status of classical languages.
In an official communication from the Maharashtra government, Thackeray said, "The state government appointed expert committee on this issue had submitted its report on November 16, 2013 to the Centre."
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