Varanasi Confrontation: Local Films Maharashtra Tourists, Sparks Language Row Debate
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News18•31-01-2026, 08:18
Varanasi Confrontation: Local Films Maharashtra Tourists, Sparks Language Row Debate
- •A video from Varanasi shows a local man, Avish Srivastava, confronting Maharashtra tourists about the Marathi-Hindi language debate.
- •Avish alleged that people from Uttar Pradesh are forced or assaulted in Maharashtra for speaking Hindi or their local language, a claim the tourists denied.
- •The tourists countered that such incidents are often staged for social media content to go viral, not reflecting real life.
- •The video sparked online anger, with many users criticizing Avish for filming strangers without consent and invading their privacy.
- •The incident highlights the ongoing Marathi language row in Maharashtra, where political parties demand mandatory Marathi use, leading to reported threats and assaults.
Why It Matters: A Varanasi video reignites the Marathi-Hindi language debate, raising concerns about privacy and content culture.
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