Shekhar Suman : “You too are a Bihari!” Nitin Gadkari’s clear stand on the Marathi language debate

• He also mentioned that unity in diversity is India’s strength.
• He reiterated his stance of non-discrimination on the basis of caste, religion, language or creed.
• The show airs on YouTube every Friday at 6 PM.

After fourteen years, Shekhar Suman is back with a new late-night talk show ‘Shekhar Tonight’. Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari appeared in the very first episode of the show, which was launched on YouTube, and spoke candidly on various topics like language, politics, culture and social responsibility. Talking about the Marathi language and the culture of Maharashtra, Gadkari expressed pride in the Marathi language. “I am proud of Marathi language, literature, plays, songs and culture. After spending more time outside Maharashtra, I realized the true importance of being a Marathi,” he said. He also mentioned that unity in diversity is India’s strength.

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During the dialogue, Shekhar Suman raised the issue of the recent Marathi language controversy. “Non-Marathi people were told that they would not be allowed to drive rickshaws or scooters. This created a sense of fear among Biharis like us,” he said in a mushy style. Gadkari replied with a smile, “You are a Bihari too!” He also mentioned the infrastructure facilities built by the central government in Bihar and explained, “If we were against the Biharis, so much development work would not have been done in Bihar.”

Explaining his stance on language, Gadkari said that everyone should respect the local language and culture. “If I have to drive a rickshaw, I will also learn Marathi. Every language should be proud of itself, but it should not be extremist or dogmatic,” he said. Commenting on politics and social responsibility, Gadkari said that the people are the real power of change. “If people reject wrong politics, the whole system can change,” he said. He also reiterated his stance of not discriminating on the basis of caste, religion, language or faith.

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Produced by Adhyayan Suman and presented by Dharmesh Sangani, the show ‘Shekhar Tonight’ airs every Friday at 6 PM on YouTube.