In this episode of Pulse Maharashtra, Vinaya Deshpande Pandit breaks down the inside story of the Maharashtra government’s decision to give auto-taxi drivers a one-year extension to learn functional Marathi. The move has brought the BJP and its ally Shiv Sena at odds over Marathi asmita, while raising questions about migrant voters and the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. Why did Shiv Sena push for the Marathi language requirement? Why did the BJP step in? And what does this mean for the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance and Maharashtra’s political calculations? Watch the full episode to understand the politics behind the Marathi language debate.

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…