Fahad Ahmad criticised the Maharashtra government’s move to mandate Marathi proficiency for auto and taxi drivers, calling the enforcement unfair. He said language learning should be encouraged through support and education, not compulsion, while urging respect and inclusivity.
Bollywood actress Swara Bhasker’s husband Fahad Ahmad has criticised the Maharashtra government’s April 2026 decision mandating Marathi language proficiency for auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers. Fahad, who is also a student activist and politician associated with the NCP, said Marathi is a beautiful language but should not be enforced on anyone.
As per IANS, he said, "I had told you earlier that Mumbai is a beautiful city of a very beautiful Maharashtra. This city is based on the idea of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj." He further added, "Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj always talked about taking everyone along with him."
Fahad argued that forcing Marathi on people is unfair, saying, "Marathi is a very beautiful language. But if someone does not know Marathi, then you are stealing food from their children's plates. If their mother is sick and they do not have money to treat her." He further added, "Aaplog gareeb ke pet pe laat kyu maar rahe hain."
He also questioned the implementation of the rule and said people in areas like BKC do not primarily speak Marathi. While acknowledging that learning the language is important, he said the government should take responsibility for teaching it instead of enforcing it.
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