Auto Driver Attacked in Maharashtra for Not Speaking Marathi

A disturbing incident of alleged linguistic intolerance has come to light in Palghar district, Maharashtra, where an auto-rickshaw driver was reportedly assaulted for not speaking Marathi. A video of the incident has quickly spread across social media, fueling public outrage and debate.

Alleged Political Involvement

Reports suggest that the individuals involved in the attack are supporters of Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackeray’s Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS). The video purportedly shows the assailants demanding that the driver speak Marathi, further escalating concerns about the politicization of language in the state.

Rising Tensions Over Language Use

This incident is the latest in a series of reported confrontations in Maharashtra surrounding the use of the Marathi language. These incidents highlight the growing tensions and the need for peaceful coexistence and mutual respect amongst different linguistic communities.