Rajasthan Governor’s Directive to Teach Marathi at Universities in the State Sparks Political Storm
Rajesh Asnani | 17 July 2026 | Times of India
JAIPUR: Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagde's directives to teach Marathi in Rajasthan's State universities have triggered a political storm in the State. He has also ordered the State universities to set up Classical Marathi Language Study Centres following a proposal by the Maharashtra government.
While most universities in the State lack a dedicated department or centre for the mother tongue, Rajasthani, the move to open Marathi study centres has left local student groups and language enthusiasts in shock.
A few days back, following a request from the Maharashtra government to promote Marathi studies in Rajasthan, the Governor's Secretariat had issued letters directing all state universities to open Classical Marathi Language Study Centres. Notably, Governor Haribhau Bagade hails from Maharashtra.
On Wednesday, during a Sanskrit University's Academic Council meeting, a proposal to open a Marathi language study centre, based on the letter received from the Governor's office, was passed.