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Mumbai Marathi rule protest: Auto driverbeaten, passengers dragged out amid outcry

An autorickshaw driver faced assault from protesters opposing the Marathi language proficiency drive. Demonstrations occurred in several Mumbai locations, including Kandivali and Malad West. Some protesters disrupted services and forced passengers to deboard their vehicles. Misin

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VRITI JAIN24 Aug 2026, 12:08 pmUpdated 10h ago1 min readIndiaIndia
Mumbai Marathi rule protest: Auto driver beaten, passengers dragged out amid outcry

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An autorickshaw driver faced assault from protesters opposing the Marathi language proficiency drive. Demonstrations occurred in several Mumbai locations, including Kandivali and Malad West. Some protesters disrupted services and forced passengers to deboard their vehicles. Misinformation about fines fueled panic among drivers unable to speak Marathi. The situation normalized later in the day after police intervention.

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Source: Times of India · VRITI JAIN. Published 24 Aug 2026, 12:08 pm.

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