Fadnavis: Cab Drivers Need Basic Marathi, Not Fluency, Amid Language Row

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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has clarified the state government's stance on its Marathi language mandate for drivers. He stated that the policy requires only a working knowledge of Marathi, not expert-level proficiency. The objective, according to Fadnavis, is to ensure drivers can communicate effectively with local passengers in the regional language. The clarification comes amid an ongoing debate over the government's language requirement drive targeting cab and auto drivers.

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