Mumbai: A video capturing a heated argument between two women aboard a crowded Mumbai local train has gone viral on social media, sparking widespread discussions around language, regional identity, and public behaviour in Maharashtra.
In the video, a woman holding a baby is seen forcing a fellow passenger to speak in Marathi. The altercation reportedly began when she confronted the other woman for not using the Marathi language, arguing that Marathi must be spoken in Maharashtra. The situation quickly escalated, with both women recording each other on their phones while continuing the argument as other passengers looked on.
In the video, the woman holding a baby is heard saying, “Naahi rahun denar Maharashtra madhe. Marathi bol. Maza Maharashtra hai.” ("I won't let you stay in Maharashtra, speak in Marathi. I belong to Maharashtra."). The other woman pushes back, asking, “Kahan likha hai ye?” ("Where is it written?"), questioning the enforcement of language in public spaces. The video, which has since been widely circulated online, has sparked intense debate.
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Language Row Erupts In Mumbai Local Train After Woman Told To 'Speak Marathi Or Get Out'
In a separate incident on a Mumbai local train, what began as a routine argument over a seat quickly escalated into a heated language dispute, with one woman reportedly telling another to “speak Marathi or get out.” The incident took place aboard a CSMT-Khopoli local train on the late evening of July 18 and has since gone viral on social media, reigniting ongoing tensions over language in Maharashtra.
According to Central Railway officials, the altercation began at Byculla station and continued until Mulund, where railway staff attempted to intervene. However, due to the heavy crowd in the women’s compartment, officials were unable to reach the complainant.
A video circulating on various social media platforms shows several women engaged in a verbal argument, a common occurrence on Mumbai locals. But the exchange took a divisive turn when one woman criticised another for not speaking Marathi, saying, “If you want to stay in our Mumbai, speak Marathi; otherwise, get out.”
