New Delhi, July 8 -- As a larger controversy surrounds the use of Marathi language in Maharashtra, Congress leader Naseer Hussain on Tuesday said that we should give equal respect to all languages spoken in the country.

While speaking to ANI, Hussain said, "We should give equal respect to all languages spoken in the country. We should not hurt the sentiments of those speaking their respective languages..."

Meanwhile, Maharashtra NavNirman Sena workers gathered in large numbers at Mira Bhayandar today to protest against the ongoing language row.

The protest was led by NavNirman Sena leader Sandeep Deshpande, who addressed the crowd and demanded respect for regional languages.

The controversy began when some traders in Mumbai were alleg...