Mumbai auto drivers block road, begin 3-day strike over Marathi rule
Autorickshaw drivers in Mumbai began a three-day strike on Monday. They are protesting the Marathi language requirement for their licenses. Many older drivers lack formal education and struggle with the new rule. Protesters face significant fines and demand reconsideration of the directive. They seek justice and time to comply with the language mandate.
Mumbai's autorickshaw drivers have initiated a three-day strike over a language rule mandating Marathi proficiency, with non-Marathi speakers citing financial strain. Protesters blocked Kandivli Link Road, arguing many older drivers lack formal education, making it difficult to meet the language requirement. Drivers have been attempting to learn "broken Marathi" but argue they are being penalised rather than given time to comply.
Several drivers have vowed to continue the strike until their demands for reconsideration of the rule and penalties are met.
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