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Maharashtra halts Hindi exams for officials after sharp MNS and UBT protests
Politics
Published on 6 May 2026
Hindi test date set for June 28, then stopped
Maharashtra has cancelled planned Hindi language tests for government officers, scheduled for June 28, after strong opposition from MNS and UBT Sena. Minister Uday Samant said the need for the exams will be reviewed, underscoring how political pressure can quickly shift state language policy decisions.
- Maharashtra government halted Hindi tests for officers
- Exams were scheduled for June 28
- MNS and UBT Sena led the opposition
- Minister Uday Samant said the decision will be reviewed
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