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Hindi language row: BJP MP Dubey's remarks inappropriate, says Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's comments on the language issue in the state were inappropriate and risked causing confusion. Dubey's reported "patak patak ke marenge" remarks have caused a flutter. The Lok Sabha member from Jharkhand had put out a controversial post amid the ongoing language row in Maharashtra and attacks on non-Marathi speaking people. "To those beating Hindi speakers in Mumbai, if you have the courage, try beating Urdu speakers in Maharashtra. Even a dog is a tiger in its own home. Decide for yourself who is the dog and who is the tiger," the MP from Godda posted on X. Asked about the controversy, CM Fadnavis said, "If you listen to the complete statement of Nishikant Dubey, he particularly spoke about an organisation and not against Marathi people in general. However, in my opinion, it is inappropriate to make such comments. Its interpretation causes confusion among the minds of people." The biggest contribu

Updated On: 08 Jul 2025 | 11:59 AM IST

World Hindi Day 2024: History, importance, lesser known facts and wishes

World Hindi Day, which is observed annually on January 10, is especially significant because it honours Hindi's global influence and plays crucial role in connecting diverse communities

Updated On: 10 Jan 2024 | 12:57 PM IST

Noted Hindi poet Hariram Dwivedi dies at 87, PM Modi expresses grief

Noted Hindi and Bhojpuri poet, lyricist and litterateur Pandit Hariram 'Hari Bhaiya' Dwivedi passed away after a prolonged illness, his family said on Tuesday. He was 87. According to his family members, Dwivedi -- who had been ailing for a long time, died on Monday afternoon at his residence in the Mahmoorganj area of this Uttar Pradesh district. His last rites will be performed at Manikarnika Ghat on Tuesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed condolences at his death. Dwivedi's family members said the multiple award-winning poet had been unwell for several months. His health worsened late on Sunday and he succumbed the following day. They said Dwivedi's last rites will be performed after his eldest son returns from Odisha. Expressing grief over Dwivedi's passing, Modi said in a post on X, "I am saddened by the passing of Pandit Hariram Dwivedi, the great creator of Hindi literature and resident of Kashi. With poetry collections like Anganaiya and Jeevandayini Ganga and

Updated On: 09 Jan 2024 | 12:49 PM IST

Hindi Diwas 2023: History, Importance, Wishes, Quotes and Celebration

On the Hindi Diwas, throughout the nation, various activities are held in schools, colleges, government offices, and cultural institutions to celebrate this day

Updated On: 14 Sep 2023 | 11:09 AM IST

Hindi publishers behave as they are doing a favour to writers: Rajesh Joshi

The poet talks about artificial intelligence, translation and 'capitalism's weapons'

Updated On: 13 Sep 2023 | 6:36 PM IST

Now, speeches by President, PM and all other ministers may only be in Hindi

A parliamentary committee's recommendations in this regard have been accepted by the President

Updated On: 18 Apr 2017 | 11:13 AM IST