Maharashtra Tests Auto‑Rickshaw and Taxi Drivers on Marathi Language
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- Since August 20, Maharashtra’s transport department has administered Marathi language tests to about 13,000 auto‑rickshaw and taxi drivers in Mumbai and other parts of the state.
- The state government says the test ensures drivers can communicate with passengers, but critics argue it politicises language skills.
- Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav has publicly condemned the move, calling it unfair and unnecessary.
Covered by 9 outlets across the spectrum: 11% left, 33% center, 56% right.
How each side framed it
Why are Maharashtra’s auto-rickshaw, taxi drivers being issued notices for lacking Marathi language skills? | Explained
‘Why Not Foreign Companies?’ Akhilesh Yadav Hits Out At Maharashtra Govt Over Marathi Test For Drivers
Maharashtra Auto Rickshaw Strike: Auto-Taxi Drivers Begin 3-Day Protest Over Marathi Language Rule, Oppose ₹20,000 Fine & Seek More Time To Comply; Check Latest Update
Left-leaning outlets have under-covered this story. Of 9 outlets, only 1 are on the left of the spectrum.
Timeline
First reported by Free Press Journal on ; 9 articles from 7 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Center (2): Free Press Journal, Mint
- Right-leaning (4): Sunday Guardian, Times Now, Deccan Chronicle, India Today
Sources
- ‘Why Not Foreign Companies?’ Akhilesh Yadav Hits Out At Maharashtra Govt Over Marathi Test For Drivers — Free Press Journal (center) ·
- Why are Maharashtra’s auto-rickshaw, taxi drivers being issued notices for lacking Marathi language skills? | Explained — The Hindu (left-leaning) ·
- Mumbaikars pay '3 times' usual fare for autorickshaws as Marathi test kicks in: 'What are we achieving...?' — Mint (center) ·
- Maharashtra Auto Rickshaw Strike: Auto-Taxi Drivers Begin 3-Day Protest Over Marathi Language Rule, Oppose ₹20,000 Fine & Seek More Time To Comply; Check Latest Update — Sunday Guardian (right-leaning) ·
- Sonam Kapoor Reacts As Maharashtra Transport Department Issues Notice To Auto, Taxi Drivers For Failing Marathi Test — Times Now (right-leaning) ·
- 'Know enough Marathi to carry out...': What CM Fadnavis said amid auto-taxi drivers' protest in Mumbai — Mint (center) ·
- Maharashtra: Sarnaik Defends Mandatory Marathi Rule, Slams Akhilesh Yadav — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning) ·
- No need to be Marathi experts: Fadnavis seeks to calm taxi, auto drivers — India Today (right-leaning) ·
- Auto, taxi shortage in Mumbai as drivers face out-of-syllabus Marathi questions — India Today (right-leaning) ·