Marathi Mandatory In Maharashtra From May 1 |CM Fadnavis Pushes Language Rule For Auto, Taxi Drivers

Maharashtra is set to roll out a major language policy shift from May 1. The state government has made Marathi mandatory for auto and taxi drivers, while also enforcing its use in schools from Classes 1 to 10.Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has defended the move, saying promoting Marathi in Mumbai and across Maharashtra is “not wrong,” and assuring that those unfamiliar with the language will be taught.