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MNS launches roadside Marathi lessons for drivers as May 1 mandate nears in Mumbai
Politics
Published on 24 April 2026
Roadside classes are already happening before the rule
Mumbai’s street tension is rising as the Maharashtra government’s May 1 mandate requires auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers to learn Marathi. Even before the deadline, the MNS has started informal roadside Marathi classes for drivers, escalating the debate. Political leaders are divided on whether the language requirement should be strictly implemented, with concerns over enforcement and practical impact.
- MNS is conducting informal Marathi classes for drivers in Mumbai
- The May 1 mandate makes Marathi a requirement for auto rickshaw and taxi drivers
- Tensions are spilling into public spaces ahead of the deadline
- Political leaders remain divided on how the rule should be applied
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