Pune: "I am Gujarati, won't speak Marathi" video sparks language controversy

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News18•09-12-2025, 11:47
Pune: "I am Gujarati, won't speak Marathi" video sparks language controversy
- •A video from Pune went viral showing a Gujarati youth refusing to speak Marathi.
- •The youth stated, "I am Gujarati, I will not speak Marathi," when pressured by a local.
- •The incident has reignited the debate over Marathi language and its perceived insults in Pune.
- •The Gujarati youth also asserted that only Hindi should be used in India.
- •Social media reactions are mixed, with some supporting the youth and others emphasizing the adoption of local languages.
Why It Matters: This incident fuels the debate on language and cultural identity in Pune.
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