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  "path": "/2026/04/28/maharashtra-government-extends-marathi-mandate-deadline-for-auto-and-taxi-drivers-to-august-15/",
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    "Maharashtra",
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    "Auto Rickshaw",
    "Driver Unions",
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  "textContent": "The Maharashtra government has postponed immediate punitive action against auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers for not knowing Marathi, extending the compliance period to August 15 with a focus on training and awareness rather than license cancellations. The move comes after significant pushback from driver unions seeking more time to learn the state language.",
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