Maharashtra mandates taxi and auto drivers to learn Marathi by August 15, sparking debate on language, identity, and belonging.

Maharashtra mandates taxi and auto drivers to learn Marathi by August 15, sparking debate on language, identity, and belonging.

Non-Marathi auto and taxi drivers in Maharashtra must obtain a Marathi language proficiency certificate by August 15, 2026, or face action. A mandatory four-hour free…