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Language Rule Sparks Protests in Indian State

Updated 2026-09-05 06:55 UTC 1 source Negative

The Indian state of Maharashtra has mandated that taxi and tuk-tuk drivers learn the local language, Marathi, within a year or face license revocation. The new rule has sparked protests among drivers who fear it will be difficult to comply.

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A new rule making it mandatory for drivers to learn Marathi or lose their licence had sparked protests.
2026-09-05 00:33 UTC
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