'What's the need to speak in Marathi in Bhiwandi?' asks SP leader Azmi, sparks language row
Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi sparked controversy in Bhiwandi by questioning the necessity of speaking Marathi, asking "What is the difference between Marathi and Hindi?" He suggested a Marathi response wouldn't be understood widely. This drew sharp criticism from MNS and NCP (SP) MP Suresh Mhatre, who emphasized Marathi's importance in Maharashtra.
Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi sparked controversy in Bhiwandi by questioning the necessity of speaking Marathi, asking "What is the difference between Marathi and Hindi?" He suggested a Marathi response wouldn't be understood widely. This drew sharp criticism from MNS and NCP (SP) MP Suresh Mhatre, who emphasized Marathi's importance in Maharashtra.
