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Marathi Unification Committee files complaint against BJP Mumbai President Amit
Satam; Allegation of violation of rules due to English signboard at office
Mumbai, November 27, 2025: In the backdrop of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation elections, a political controversy has heated up over the issue of Marathi language. The Marathi Unification Committee has filed a complaint with the Mumbai Municipal Corporation alleging that the signboard at BJP Mumbai President Amit Satam's office is in English only, thereby disregarding Marathi. This is said to be a violation of the municipal rules, which make Marathi signs mandatory on all shops and offices in Mumbai.
In the last few years, many organizations had protested in Maharashtra demanding priority for Marathi. After that, it was made mandatory to put up nameplates in Marathi on shops, offices and commercial establishments under the Maharashtra Shops and Establishment Act. However, this rule was not followed at Amit Satam's BJP office in Mumbai. There is an English signboard at the entrance of the office that says "Bharatiya Janata Party Mumbai Office", while there is no mention of Marathi.
Ravindra Patil, a key activist of the Marathi Ekikaran Samiti, said, "Marathi is the official language of Maharashtra. Even the leaders of the ruling party are expected to follow these rules. Ordinary shopkeepers are fined, but why are political offices exempted? This is a matter of denying the identity of Marathi." The committee has written a letter to the Municipal Corporation demanding immediate action and has warned of an agitation if Marathi hoardings are not put up within 72 hours.
However, this issue has also started gaining traction on social media. Leaders of the Shiv Sena (Thackeray faction) and the Mahavikas Aghadi have also criticized this. Uddhav Thackeray faction leader Sanjay Raut said, "The BJP, which is making a fuss about giving priority to Marathi, is now breaking the rules itself. This issue will be raised in the Mumbai Municipal Corporation elections." There has been no official response from the BJP yet, but some leaders in the party say that the process of updating the hoardings is underway.
According to the Mumbai Municipal Corporation rules, if there is no Marathi hoarding, a fine of Rs 500 can be imposed for the first offense and up to Rs 5,000 for repetition. Last year, the Municipal Corporation had taken such action against more than 1,200 commercial establishments. It will be interesting to see whether action will be taken against the office of the ruling party now.
This case has reignited the Marathi-Hindi linguistic dispute, and this issue could be decisive in the elections. The Marathi Ekikaran Samiti has announced to inspect the offices of other political parties as well.
Alternate title: Demand for action against Amit Satman's BJP office for lack of Marathi plaque; New controversy over linguistic dispute flares up
Satam; Allegation of violation of rules due to English signboard at office
Mumbai, November 27, 2025: In the backdrop of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation elections, a political controversy has heated up over the issue of Marathi language. The Marathi Unification Committee has filed a complaint with the Mumbai Municipal Corporation alleging that the signboard at BJP Mumbai President Amit Satam's office is in English only, thereby disregarding Marathi. This is said to be a violation of the municipal rules, which make Marathi signs mandatory on all shops and offices in Mumbai.
In the last few years, many organizations had protested in Maharashtra demanding priority for Marathi. After that, it was made mandatory to put up nameplates in Marathi on shops, offices and commercial establishments under the Maharashtra Shops and Establishment Act. However, this rule was not followed at Amit Satam's BJP office in Mumbai. There is an English signboard at the entrance of the office that says "Bharatiya Janata Party Mumbai Office", while there is no mention of Marathi.
Ravindra Patil, a key activist of the Marathi Ekikaran Samiti, said, "Marathi is the official language of Maharashtra. Even the leaders of the ruling party are expected to follow these rules. Ordinary shopkeepers are fined, but why are political offices exempted? This is a matter of denying the identity of Marathi." The committee has written a letter to the Municipal Corporation demanding immediate action and has warned of an agitation if Marathi hoardings are not put up within 72 hours.
However, this issue has also started gaining traction on social media. Leaders of the Shiv Sena (Thackeray faction) and the Mahavikas Aghadi have also criticized this. Uddhav Thackeray faction leader Sanjay Raut said, "The BJP, which is making a fuss about giving priority to Marathi, is now breaking the rules itself. This issue will be raised in the Mumbai Municipal Corporation elections." There has been no official response from the BJP yet, but some leaders in the party say that the process of updating the hoardings is underway.
According to the Mumbai Municipal Corporation rules, if there is no Marathi hoarding, a fine of Rs 500 can be imposed for the first offense and up to Rs 5,000 for repetition. Last year, the Municipal Corporation had taken such action against more than 1,200 commercial establishments. It will be interesting to see whether action will be taken against the office of the ruling party now.
This case has reignited the Marathi-Hindi linguistic dispute, and this issue could be decisive in the elections. The Marathi Ekikaran Samiti has announced to inspect the offices of other political parties as well.
Alternate title: Demand for action against Amit Satman's BJP office for lack of Marathi plaque; New controversy over linguistic dispute flares up
Mumbai, November 27, 2025: In the backdrop of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation elections, a political controversy has heated up over the issue of Marathi language. The Marathi Unification Committee has filed a complaint with the Mumbai Municipal Corporation alleging that the signboard at BJP Mumbai President Amit Satam's office is in English only, thereby disregarding Marathi. This is said to be a violation of the municipal rules, which make Marathi signs mandatory on all shops and offices in Mumbai.
In the last few years, many organizations had protested in Maharashtra demanding priority for Marathi. After that, it was made mandatory to put up nameplates in Marathi on shops, offices and commercial establishments under the Maharashtra Shops and Establishment Act. However, this rule was not followed at Amit Satam's BJP office in Mumbai. There is an English signboard at the entrance of the office that says "Bharatiya Janata Party Mumbai Office", while there is no mention of Marathi.
Ravindra Patil, a key activist of the Marathi Ekikaran Samiti, said, "Marathi is the official language of Maharashtra. Even the leaders of the ruling party are expected to follow these rules. Ordinary shopkeepers are fined, but why are political offices exempted? This is a matter of denying the identity of Marathi." The committee has written a letter to the Municipal Corporation demanding immediate action and has warned of an agitation if Marathi hoardings are not put up within 72 hours.
However, this issue has also started gaining traction on social media. Leaders of the Shiv Sena (Thackeray faction) and the Mahavikas Aghadi have also criticized this. Uddhav Thackeray faction leader Sanjay Raut said, "The BJP, which is making a fuss about giving priority to Marathi, is now breaking the rules itself. This issue will be raised in the Mumbai Municipal Corporation elections." There has been no official response from the BJP yet, but some leaders in the party say that the process of updating the hoardings is underway.
According to the Mumbai Municipal Corporation rules, if there is no Marathi hoarding, a fine of Rs 500 can be imposed for the first offense and up to Rs 5,000 for repetition. Last year, the Municipal Corporation had taken such action against more than 1,200 commercial establishments. It will be interesting to see whether action will be taken against the office of the ruling party now.
This case has reignited the Marathi-Hindi linguistic dispute, and this issue could be decisive in the elections. The Marathi Ekikaran Samiti has announced to inspect the offices of other political parties as well.
Alternate title: Demand for action against Amit Satman's BJP office for lack of Marathi plaque; New controversy over linguistic dispute flares up
