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MNS, UBT Sena slam Fadnavis over Marathi rule extension

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis granted migrant drivers a one-year Marathi learning extension. This decision has drawn criticism from the Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray Shiv Sena and MNS. Leaders allege the move is politically motivated ahead of Uttar Pradesh elections. They claim the state government is bowing to Delhi's pressure and sacrificing local language pride.

29 Aug 2026 12:24 am