The Maharashtra government has given migrant auto and taxi drivers a year to learn basic Marathi, ensuring no punitive action during this period amid the ongoing crackdown.
The decision was announced by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis
Aug 27, 2026
05:57 pm
What's the storyThe Maharashtra government has given a one-year grace period to auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers to learn basic Marathi.
The decision was announced by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday after a meeting with representatives of auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers' organizations.
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No action will be taken against them during this period for not knowing the language, said Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
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