Overview

• Supporters of Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena confronted the driver near Virar station on Saturday, physically assaulting him and forcing a public apology for alleged derogatory comments about Marathi.
• Palghar police say they have seen viral videos of the incident but have received no formal complaint and therefore have not filed an FIR.
• Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has pledged to defend Marathi identity while ensuring that non-Marathi speakers are not subjected to vigilante violence.
• Maharashtra Congress is hosting a “We are Marathi, We are Indian” workshop in Mira Road to promote dialogue and harmony between regional and migrant communities.
• A viral clip by Haryana’s Manu Sharma, in which he preaches tolerance despite language differences, has been widely praised as calls for unity gain momentum.