Will speak only in Hindi: Virar auto driver in fresh video; plaint filed
"I only told him to drive safely," claims Kanojiya. The auto driver, however, allegedly asked him to speak in Hindi. "I then parked my bike and spoke to him. He again stressed that he will speak only in Bhojpuri and Hindi," said Kanojiya. He alleged other auto drivers also tried to threaten him but a traffic constable intervened and resolved the issue. Later, he filed a non cognisable complaint against the driver. — Vishal Rajemahadik
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