MNS Worker Slaps Restaurateur Over Marathi Debate, Video Triggers Outrage

Speedy Summary

• Incident: A viral video shows an MNS worker allegedly slapping a restaurant owner in Mumbai’s Mira Road for not speaking Marathi.
• Details: The confrontation involved three MNS workers questioning the restaurant owner about his lack of use of Marathi, the state’s official language. Despite the owner calmly stating he was unaware that knowing Marathi was compulsory, one worker reacted aggressively, saying it is indeed essential in Maharashtra and proceeded to slap him.
• public Reaction: The incident has triggered mixed reactions on social media:

– Some supported preserving Marathi as cultural identity.- Many condemned violence and criticized political party workers acting beyond their authority.

• Contextual Debate: The episode has reignited discussions around linguistic identity in Maharashtra amid recent policy decisions affecting language education.

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