Maharashtra Gives One-Year Extension To Non-Marathi Auto And Taxi Drivers To Learn Marathi
The Maharashtra government has granted a one-year extension to non-Marathi-speaking auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers across the state to learn basic Marathi, providing relief to thousands of commercial passenger vehicle operators who were facing action for failing to meet the language requirement. Fadnavis announces extension after drivers’ delegation meet Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced…
The Maharashtra government has extended the deadline for non-Marathi-speaking auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers to learn basic Marathi by one year. This decision was announced by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis after meeting with representatives of the drivers' organizations, who sought additional time to meet the language requirement.
Fadnavis stated that no action would be taken against the drivers during this extended period. The decision has been made amid political debate over the language requirement, with some criticizing it as politically motivated.
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