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A political storm brews in Maharashtra after State Minister Yogesh Kadam declared that speaking Marathi is mandatory in the state. His remarks follow a shocking viral video from Mira Road, where a food vendor was assaulted for allegedly refusing to speak Marathi. Kadam said any disrespect to the language will face legal action, though he condemned vigilante violence. The video showed individuals, some linked to MNS, slapping the stall owner during the altercation. FIRs have been filed, and political voices like Aaditya Thackeray have called for restraint—while defending Marathi pride. This incident reignites the emotional debate around linguistic identity, regional pride, and vigilantism. Is Maharashtra witnessing a dangerous rise in language-based confrontations? Watch the full breakdown, political reactions, and what it means for Mumbai's cosmopolitan culture.#marathirow #yogeshkadam #miraroadassault #speakmarathi #languagepolitics #mns #shivsena #marathiidentity #maharashtranews #aadityathackeray #toi #toibharat #bharat #trending #breakingnews #indianews
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