Marathi Advocate Detained for 3 Hours at Bhayandar Station; Railway's Stance Questioned

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News18•01-01-2026, 12:59
Marathi Advocate Detained for 3 Hours at Bhayandar Station; Railway's Stance Questioned
- •Jigar Patil was detained for three hours by Station Master Bipin Singh at Bhayandar station for insisting on Marathi announcements.
- •Patil questioned the absence of Marathi announcements, receiving an "arrogant" reply from the Station Master.
- •When Patil requested a complaint book, the Station Master allegedly threatened him and detained him in his office.
- •Patil was also fined Rs 260 on a false accusation of entering without a ticket.
- •Marathi Ekikaran Samiti members intervened, securing Patil's release and questioning the railway administration's disrespect for Marathi.
Why It Matters: Incident highlights alleged disrespect for Marathi language by railway officials, sparking outrage and intervention.
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