Regional tensions flared once again as Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leaders issued an aggressive warning targeting Hindi-speaking auto-rickshaw drivers operating across the state.

Party representatives threatened direct confrontation if migrant drivers failed to comply with local linguistic norms, prompting widespread safety concerns across transit hubs.

Turning political heat upward, the outfit also heavily criticized the Chief Minister, accusing the administration of neglecting local interests and failing to enforce strict regional regulations.