Two Senas, one Marathi plank: Language rule opens up a new battleground
The Maharashtra government mandated that auto and taxi drivers must know Marathi, intensifying the political clash between Eknath Shinde's and Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena factions. The enforcement, led by Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik, has prompted protests from drivers concerned about job security. This issue will likely influence upcoming political strategies as both factions navigate public sentiment.