Aamir Khan reignites language debate, says 'Yeh Maharashtra hai bhai' after being asked to make a statement in Hindi during BMC elections
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Aamir Khan Sparks Language Debate: 'Yeh Maharashtra Hai Bhai' During BMC Elections

  • Aamir Khan cast his vote in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections in Mumbai.
  • He initially spoke in Marathi, urging citizens to vote and praising polling arrangements.
  • When asked to repeat his message in Hindi, Aamir responded, "Hindi mein? Yeh Maharashtra hai, bhai."
  • The remark quickly went viral, reigniting the Hindi versus Marathi language debate in Maharashtra.
  • Reactions were divided, with some accusing him of hypocrisy and others defending it as sarcasm.

Why It Matters: Aamir Khan's 'Yeh Maharashtra hai bhai' comment during BMC elections reignited a sensitive language debate.

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