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Sanjay Dutt Refuses to Speak Marathi at Maharashtra Event
Actor Sanjay Dutt declined to speak Marathi at an event in Maharashtra, despite being asked by state minister and organizer Pratap Sarnaik. Dutt stated he did not learn the language during his six-year imprisonment in Yerwada Jail. The incident occurred amidst a broader debate in Maharashtra regarding the mandatory use of Marathi for auto-rickshaw drivers. Dutt's refusal to speak Marathi on stage has sparked controversy.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Centre (2): Navbharat Times, Patrika
- Right (1): Aaj Tak