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Marathi Language Row: Fadnavis Says Basic Marathi Is Enough
Row Over Marathi Language: The chief minister of Maharashtra State, Devendra Fadnavis, has tried to allay fears about the Marathi language requirement for drivers by stating that the drivers are not required to be experts in the language. The statement was issued following protests in some areas of Mumbai after drivers became fearful of being heavily fined for not proving knowledge of the Marathi language. These protests caused a problem for passengers traveling during the morning rush hours.
According to Fadnavis, the purpose of the government was to make sure that the drivers of commercial passenger vehicles were able to speak to their customers in the local language.
Fadnavis Stresses Basic Knowledge of Marathi is Sufficient
In response to such issues, Fadnavis clarified that it was not the intention to become experts in the Marathi language for autorickshaws and taxi drivers. Rather, it is necessary for drivers to know basic Marathi. He further stated that drivers were given more time to learn the language. Fadnavis stressed that no driving licence was canceled in this initiative. This clarification was made amid the rumors being shared by autorickshaw and taxi drivers about the fine imposed on them. According to a senior officer of regional transport, drivers were spreading rumors that drivers would be charged between ₹5,000 and ₹20,000 in case they don’t have working knowledge of Marathi.
Minister of Transport Issued a Warning to RTO Officers
The transport minister of Maharashtra, Pratap Sarnaik, has also elaborated on the procedure according to the government resolution issued on August 12. According to Sarnaik, the RTO officers will be obligated to give one-month notice to autorickshaw and taxi drivers whose proficiency in the Marathi language does not meet the necessary level. This is done to provide an opportunity for these drivers to learn Marathi. Sarnaik stated that actions will be taken against RTO officers imposing fines until the end of one-month notice period. Moreover, he stated that drivers who do not satisfy this requirement after one month can be faced with suspension of their licence and badge. During the next three months, they have to learn Marathi. In case of failing to do so, their licence can be revoked. On the other hand, Sarnaik noted that actions can be taken against those drivers who intentionally ignore learning Marathi.
Protests Rock Mumbai In The Wake Of Confusion
The problem has led to protests at various locations in Mumbai such as Kandivali, Malad West, Santacruz, Dahisar, and Andheri. At Laljipada in West Kandivali, it is believed that drivers created a roadblock at about 9 am during the rush hour. People belonging to the police force went to the spot and dispersed the protesting crowd. There have also been complaints that some individuals tried to stop the drivers of auto-rickshaws and taxis from transporting passengers. Certain drivers have said that the protestors made the passengers alight from their vehicles and also prevented app-driven taxi drivers from providing their services. The problem affected certain commuters in some western suburbs.
No Nationwide Call For Strike
A spokesman from a union of autorickshaws and taxis confirmed that the main reason behind the unrest was the panic among the drivers worried about their livelihood. The union leader pointed out that no major union made any official call for strike or agitation. He also mentioned that some drivers organized their protests independently in the western suburbs, where there were many non-Marathi-speaking drivers. The situation got back to normal in the second part of the day.
Thousands of Commercial Passenger Vehicle Drivers Have Undergone Marathi Classes
The Maharashtra government has been urging commercial passenger vehicle drivers to learn Marathi under the work knowledge criteria. According to Sarnaik, about 1,65,600 non-Marathi speaking autorickshaw and taxi drivers have already undergone Marathi classes. In the past, notices have been issued to thousands of commercial passenger vehicle drivers due to insufficient Marathi language skill. On 20th August, notices were served to 1,268 drivers mostly autorickshaw and taxi drivers. The next day, 1,499 notices were issued to non-Marathi speaking drivers in Maharashtra. The latest government clarification is an attempt by the government to clarify the confusion that prevails regarding the actual guidelines and deadlines for the drivers. At present, the state government has kept its stance that the criteria relates to the basic work-related knowledge of the Marathi language and not expertise.
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