Auto Driver Assaulted After Marathi Language Refusal in Maharashtra

A disturbing incident has unfolded in Maharashtra where an auto-rickshaw driver, Raju Patwa, was allegedly assaulted by a group of men believed to be affiliated with the Shiv Sena (UBT) party. The assault followed a viral video showing Patwa refusing to speak Marathi.

Viral Video Sparks Controversy and Violence

The video, which quickly spread across social media, sparked a heated debate about language and appropriate behavior. While some supported the driver’s right to speak any language, others criticized his refusal to use Marathi in Maharashtra. Unfortunately, the online debate escalated into offline violence.

Driver Traced and Forced to Apologize

Following the video’s circulation, Patwa was reportedly traced by the alleged Shiv Sena (UBT) members and coerced into apologizing for his actions. The incident raises serious concerns about vigilantism and the use of violence to enforce language preferences.