Maharashtra's new rule requiring drivers to know Marathi raises concerns about government overreach in language policies amid rising inter-state migration.

The Maharashtra government had said in July that licences of taxi and auto-rickshaw drivers who fail to clear a language test will be cancelled from August 16.

Maharashtra will act against passenger-vehicle drivers lacking working Marathi knowledge, with licences facing suspension from August 18. | Mumbai news

Maharashtra proposes law amendment to make Marathi mandatory for cab drivers | Mumbai news