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A drive will begin against drivers without working Marathi knowledge. Notices will be issued, followed by license suspension if compliance is not met. Additional Transport Commissioner Ravi Gaikwad will lead the month-long statewide initiative. Drivers face a one-month notice to acquire Marathi proficiency. Failure can result in license suspension and permit cancellation.
A BJP MLA has requested an apology from Sonia Gandhi for an alleged incident. He claims Vande Mataram was not fully sung at the AICC headquarters. The MLA, a descendant of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, expressed deep pain and anger. He cited historical instances of the song's importance in India's freedom struggle. The MLA urged Gandhi to introspect and apologize to the nation.
The event was planned for International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. University authorities cancelled the auditorium booking citing incomplete program details. JNUSU called the cancellation arbitrary and authoritarian, vowing to find an alternate venue.
The Supreme Court will examine a PIL questioning Jantar Mantar's suitability for protests. Notices were issued to the Centre and others regarding the plea. The petition seeks alternative arrangements for demonstrations due to local inconvenience. Protests at Jantar Mantar disrupt essential goods and medical services supply. The court asked the Solicitor General to obtain instructions on these issues.
Activist Tehseen Poonawalla alleged house arrest by Delhi Police on Saturday. He was prevented from a solo march and hunger strike against the E20 fuel policy. Police cited potential law and order issues and a large expected turnout. Poonawalla claimed internet jammers were installed near his residence. He has been campaigning against the E20 fuel blend for consumers.