Mumbai,

13 July (HS): A viral video has stirred

uproar in Maharashtra, showing an auto-rickshaw driver purportedly being

assaulted by Shiv Sena (UBT) workers for making 'anti-Marathi' slurs. The incident illustrates the ongoing

animosity in the state over Marathi linguistic pride. There has been no formal complaint made yet,

but the police are investigating. A

video of Shiv Sena (UBT) supporters allegedly assaulting an auto-rickshaw

driver in Maharashtra's Palghar district has exacerbated the state's ongoing

linguistic debate. While the police

confirmed the video's spread, they claimed that no official grievances had been

filed, thus they declined to seek charges.

The incident highlights current tensions over linguistic pride in

Maharashtra, with local Shiv Sena (UBT) officials stating that they will not

allow insults to Marathi history.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi