Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis granted migrant drivers a one-year Marathi learning extension. This decision has drawn criticism from the Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray Shiv Sena and MNS. Leaders allege the move is politically motivated ahead of Uttar Pradesh elections. They claim the state government is bowing to Delhi's pressure and sacrificing local language pride.

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.

No action will be taken against them during this period for not knowing the language, said Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has halted RTO actions against drivers. Auto and taxi drivers will now receive one year to learn Marathi. This decision came after a…