Mumbai, April 10 -- Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Abu Asim Azmi has opposed the move to make Marathi mandatory for auto taxi drivers in Maharashtra, saying every state has its own language and it's not fair to pressure students.

While speaking to ANI on the issue, Azmi said, "Every state has its own language. If it's to be made compulsory, schools should teach Marathi first, especially for those who aren't proficient. Every country has its own language, so where will Hindi, the national language, be spoken?"

Azmi emphasised that instead of pressurising students, the focus should be on providing books and classes to teach Marathi. "If you want people to learn Marathi, provide books and classes, don't pressure them," he said.

The SP leader...