Maharashtra Govt reverses 7 key decisions in 6 Months, mostly on public criticism 

The Maharashtra government has rolled back seven major decisions in the past six months, mostly related to education. These U-turns, many coming after strong public criticism, have raised questions about the government’s planning and decision-making. 

Six of the rollbacks came from the Education Ministry, currently led by Dada Bhuse, and one from the Health and Technical Education Department. 

The 7 Reversed Decisions: 

1. 10% EWS quota in private medical colleges – Announced in late July, withdrawn within a week. 

2. Mandatory Hindi as third language in Classes 1–5 – Faced strong opposition, reversed on June 29. 

3. Reservation in minority-run junior colleges – Withdrawn after a court order in June. 

4. Printing caste on exam hall tickets – Scrapped after criticism for revealing students’ caste. 

5. Adding sweets to school mid-day meals – Dropped due to practical and cost issues. 

6. One state, one uniform policy – Cancelled after complaints about poor quality and late deliveries. 

7. Blank textbook pages to reduce bag weight – Ended as it confused students and teachers. 

Why These Rollbacks Happened 

Many of these policies were rolled out quickly without proper planning or feedback. Parents, students, and even courts raised concerns. For example, the uniform policy led to complaints about poor stitching and late delivery. The three-language rule was seen as forcing Hindi on non-Hindi-speaking students, especially in Marathi schools. 

The government said these rollbacks were done after listening to public feedback. Officials claimed they were willing to correct mistakes. 

Political Impact 

Opposition leaders like Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray used the reversals to accuse the government of poor planning. They especially criticized the Hindi language rule, calling it an attack on Marathi pride. 

Experts say such frequent changes can confuse the public and reduce trust in the government. They suggest involving experts and citizens before making major changes. 

The government now says it will form expert committees before future policy decisions, hoping to avoid more embarrassing U-turns.