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Sanjay Dutt's Marathi Remark Puts Minister In Spot

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Sanjay Dutt's confession about his inability to learn Marathi, even after six years in Yerwada jail, has inadvertently sparked controversy and put Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik in an awkward position, given Sarnaik's stringent policy on Marathi proficiency for auto and taxi drivers.

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<p style="text-align: justify;">There is often controversy in Maharashtra regarding speaking Marathi language. In Maharashtra, it is necessary for taxi, cab and auto drivers to learn Marathi to carry on their work. In such a situation, a statement by Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt has shocked everyone. Sanjay Dutt had reached a Dahi Handi event in Mumbai with State Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik. During this, Sanjay Dutt started speaking in Hind…

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Sanjay Dutt's statement regarding the Marathi language has sparked controversy. BJP MLA Narendra Mehta has targeted Minister Pratap Sarnaik, questioning the different attitudes towards ordinary auto drivers and actors.

BJP MLA Narendra Mehta has questioned state Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik over actor Sanjay Dutt's statement on Marathi language. This seems to have created a new controversy in the Mahayuti.

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TV9 Marathi broke the news on Monday, September 7, 2026.
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