Marathi language
Indo-Aryan language of India
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Marathi is a classical Indo-Aryan language predominantly spoken by Marathi people in the Indian state of Maharashtra and is also spoken in Goa, and parts of Gujarat, Karnataka and the territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
It is the official language of Maharashtra, and an additional official language in the state of Goa, where it is used for replies, when requests are received in Marathi.
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âBullying non-Marathi speakers is wrongâ: Ramdas Athawale warns of action in Maharashtra; calls Uddhav, Raj Thackerayâs stand âagainst Balasahebâs visionâIndiaTimes - Published | |
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