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  Maharashtra begins drive to teach Marathi to auto, cab drivers; CM Fadnavis assures no violence

  Maharashtra | April 25, 2026 10:09 IST

  Fadnavis said that promoting Marathi in cities like Mumbai and across Maharashtra is “not wrong,” but must be done responsibly. He underlined that the government’s role is to ensure that such issues do not escalate into conflict.

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  Mumbai Police arrests 11 MNS leaders amid Marathi language row targeting auto drivers

  Maharashtra | April 24, 2026 23:47 IST

  Mumbai Police have arrested several MNS leaders for allegedly creating unrest over the Marathi language mandate for auto drivers. The clash began during an event for rickshaw drivers in Dahisar, after which FIRs were registered under several legal provisions.

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  Nana Patole writes letter to PM Modi, urges for 'Marathi announcements' on Maharashtra flights

  Maharashtra | December 17, 2025 18:29 IST

  Nana Patole stressed that giving Marathi its due respects the feelings of Maharashtra's people. "This will improve passenger convenience and promote the language's preservation and growth," he stated.

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  Language row now airborne: Woman on Air India flight threatens passenger for not speaking Marathi

  Trending | October 24, 2025 13:50 IST

  A YouTuber was allegedly threatened by a co-passenger on an Air India flight for not speaking Marathi, an incident that has ignited a broad debate over linguistic intolerance and regional chauvinism in Maharashtra.

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  MNS leader moves Nashik court against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey over Marathi remarks

  Maharashtra | August 05, 2025 13:17 IST

  MNS leader Sudam Kombade has filed a petition in Nashik sessions court against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey for remarks allegedly insulting Marathi identity. Kombade has demanded a public apology and warned of consequences if Dubey visits Nashik.

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  'Forcing people to speak Marathi or Tamil will harm state': Maharashtra Governor on language row

  Maharashtra | July 23, 2025 11:08 IST

  Marathi language row: Radhakrishnan highlighted the value of being multilingual while maintaining pride in one's native language. He acknowledged his own difficulty with Hindi, calling it a personal hurdle, and stressed that individuals should strive to learn as many languages as they can.

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  Auto driver assaulted for not speaking Marathi, Uddhav Sena workers force public apology | Video

  Maharashtra | July 13, 2025 11:36 IST

  Maharashtra: On Saturday evening, near Virar railway station, workers from the Shiv Sena (UBT) allegedly located the rickshaw driver and assaulted him over his earlier remarks about language. A video circulating on social media shows the driver being slapped and publicly humiliated.

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  ‘It’s your country’: Haryana man wins hearts amid Maharashtra language row, video goes viral

  Trending | July 10, 2025 16:22 IST

  As Maharashtra grapples with a rising language row over the use of Marathi, a viral video from Haryana has offered a refreshing message of unity. In the clip, a Haryanvi man questions a youth from Nashik for not speaking Haryanvi, but then the story takes a turn. Watch the viral video here.

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  Maharashtra: Hundreds of MNS workers detained during protest demanding recognition of Marathi

  Maharashtra | July 08, 2025 16:02 IST

  MNS workers were detained during a protest over Marathi language rights, sparking political tensions and renewed debate on linguistic identity in Maharashtra.

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  Marathi language row: MNS workers held over vandalism at Entrepreneur Sushil Kedia's office

  Maharashtra | July 05, 2025 18:48 IST

  Marathi language row: Kedia, striking a conciliatory note, acknowledged Raj Thackeray's consistent advocacy of Hindutva and nationalism. Emphasising the need for a constructive approach, he said citizens would be more inclined to embrace the Marathi language if motivated through encouragement.

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  We have come together to stay together: Uddhav Thackeray on reunion with cousin Raj after 20 years

  Maharashtra | July 05, 2025 14:10 IST

  Uddhav took a strong stance against the central and state governments’ attempts to impose Hindi on Maharashtra, "We accept Hindustan, but we will not tolerate the forced imposition of Hindi," he said.

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  Do bearded, skullcap-wearing people speak Marathi? Nitesh Rane slams MNS over language row | Video

  Maharashtra | July 04, 2025 18:27 IST

  Marathi language row: Nitesh Rane sparked a fresh controversy with his sharp criticism of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena following the recent assault of a shopkeeper for allegedly not speaking Marathi. Aiming the MNS, Rane accused the party of selectively targeting poor Hindus.

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  Duo forced to apologise to man over Thane assault, one slapped in presence of Sena UBT leader

  Maharashtra | July 05, 2025 17:08 IST

  According to police, the altercation began with a dispute over a mobile recharge that escalated into a physical assault outside Thane railway station on Tuesday night. A video of the incident quickly went viral on social media, drawing widespread attention.

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  Maharashtra government withdraws GRs on three-language policy amid Hindi row

  Maharashtra | June 29, 2025 23:37 IST

  Hindi row in Maharashtra: With the withdrawal of the two controversial government resolutions, the spotlight now shifts to the Dr Jadhav-led committee, whose upcoming recommendations are expected to shape the next phase of Maharashtra’s language education policy in schools.

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  No imposition of 'Hindi language' in Maharashtra: Devendra Fadnavis

  Maharashtra | April 20, 2025 23:45 IST

  Amid the ongoing row over the Maharashtra govt's decision to make Hindi a compulsory third language, CM Devendra Fadnavis said it is wrong to say that Hindi is being imposed, as Marathi will continue to be mandatory in the state.

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  Raj Thackeray-led MNS demands formation of separate censor board for Marathi films

  Maharashtra | March 26, 2025 14:02 IST

  Mumbai: MNS leaders will soon meet with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to submit a memorandum and expect the state government to take this demand seriously and also address it immediately.

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  'Marathi' language becomes mandatory in all government offices of Maharashtra

  Maharashtra | February 04, 2025 0:01 IST

  Maharashtra: Disciplinary action will be taken against those in Maharashtra who will refuse to use the Marathi language.

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  Will not tolerate any attempt to prevent 'Marathi' speakers from using their language: Uday Samant

  Maharashtra | January 30, 2025 7:20 IST

  Maharashtra cabinet minister Uday Samant was speaking on the occasion of 'Vishwa Marathi Sammelan', an event organised from January 31 to February 2 in Pune.

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  Marathi language mandatory in all schools across Maharashtra

  India | February 27, 2020 17:56 IST

  The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on Thursday unanimously passed a bill that makes Marathi a compulsory subject across all schools in the state.

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  Maharashtra: Shopkeepers should speak in Marathi, says BJP Minister

  Politics | January 13, 2015 6:57 IST

  Mumbai: Maharashtra Minister for Culture and Marathi language Vinod Tawde on Monday said shopkeepers in the state should speak in Marathi as there should be people's movement to promote the local language.After releasing the 20th