Auto Driver Thrashed By Shiv Sena (UBT) Workers Over Anti-Marathi Remarks In Maharashtra | Video
An auto-rickshaw driver was allegedly assaulted by Shiv Sena (UBT) workers in Maharashtra’s Palghar district, reportedly over ‘anti-Marathi’ remarks, as reported by PTI.
A video of the incident has since gone viral on social media. It shows the driver being slapped, allegedly by Shiv Sena (UBT) workers, who also appear to be forcing him to apologize and chant slogans in Marathi.
Auto driver is beaten by Shivsena and MNS workers for disrespecting the Marathi language…#MarathiNews #marathilanguagerow #Virar#palghar #MBVVpolice @Dev_Fadnavis @DGPMaharashtra pic.twitter.com/mxkPYUES4L
— Indrajeet chaubey (@indrajeet8080) July 13, 2025
The auto-rickshaw driver, who is a migrant based in Palghar’s Virar area, is accused of making derogatory comments concerning the Marathi language, the state of Maharashtra, and prominent Marathi figures.
While police have confirmed the incident, authorities stated that no formal complaint has been received, and thus, no case has been registered yet.
