Aamir Khan's 'Maharashtra is Hindi' Comment Sparks Language Debate Amid BMC Elections

• Aamir Khan, after voting in the BMC elections, spoke in Marathi to reporters, then humorously questioned speaking Hindi in Maharashtra.
• His comment, "Hindi mein? Yeh Maharashtra hai, bhai," reignited the sensitive Marathi vs. Hindi language debate.
• The controversy intensified after BJP leader Kripashankar Singh suggested a Hindi-speaking Mayor for Mumbai, drawing strong reactions from Uddhav and Raj Thackeray.
• Thackeray brothers rallied under the 'Marathi Manoos' slogan, emphasizing Marathi identity and warning against its weakening.
• CM Devendra Fadnavis assured safety for non-Marathi speakers in Mumbai, criticizing politicians for targeting vulnerable communities.

Why It Matters: Aamir Khan's comment reignited the Marathi vs. Hindi language debate during the BMC elections.