Was Sambhaji Maharaj fool in learning 16 languages: Sena leader jabs Thackerays

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Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad attacked the Thackeray cousins for their opposition to Hindi and the three-language policy in Maharashtra schools, and cited Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj as being well-versed in 16 languages.

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New Delhi,UPDATED: Jul 6, 2025 18:25 IST

In Short

Sanjay Gaikwad said Sambhaji Maharaj's family knew multiple languages
Slams Thackeray cousins for indulging in 'language politics'
Remarks came after Thackerays held a rally against Hindi imposition

Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad has lashed out at the Thackeray cousins for their opposition to Hindi and the three-language policy in Maharashtra schools, and cited Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj as being well-versed in 16 languages.

Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Gaikwad asked Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and MNS president Raj Thackeray whether the Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj was a "fool" in getting himself versed with multiple languages.

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Published By:

Prateek Chakraborty

Published On:

Jul 6, 2025

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