Mumbai autorickshaw drivers strike over Marathi language directive

In Mumbai, India, autorickshaw drivers are protesting with a three-day strike against a directive requiring them to speak Marathi. Many drivers, particularly those aged 55 to 60, claim they have never been educated in the language and cannot comply. They demand justice, stating that the directive does not consider their circumstances.

Mumbai autorickshaw drivers strike over Marathi language directive
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Published Aug 24, 2026
Mestios ReporterCole HarrisonAlex Moreno

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