Recent incidents highlight the Marathi versus non-Marathi divide in Maharashtra. In Kalyan, MNS workers allegedly assaulted an idli vendor for derogatory remarks. A video from a local train shows a heated argument between two women over language preference. Police have not received formal complaints in either case. The incidents underscore existing tensions in the state.
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