Maharashtra Minister Pratap Sarnaik warns of action against auto drivers refusing to learn Marathi

Aug 18, 2026

Thane (Maharashtra), August 18 (ANI): On the Marathi language rule for taxi and auto drivers, State Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said, "No action will be taken against more than 1,65,000 people who have learned the Marathi language. We will have to take action against those who do not learn Marathi. Our government wants people to come here to work. If you say you won't learn Marathi, then it will not work. Legal action will be taken against those who do not know Marathi. Those who don't learn the Marathi language will have their licenses permanently suspended. "