Amid the escalating language row in Maharashtra, the Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan on Wednesday highlighted that people need to stay away from spreading linguistic hatred, saying it would harm the state and also affect the industry and investments.

As reported by news agency PTI, the governor's comments come amid a controversy over the Mahayuti government's move to introduce Hindi as a third language for Classes 1 to 5 in schools in the state.

However, soon after, following strong objections from the opposition parties against the Marathi language move, the state cabinet last month decided to withdraw two GRs (government orders) on the implementation of the three-language policy.