- By Kamakshi Bishnoi
- Sun, 12 Jul 2026 02:23 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
- Viral video shows passenger-TC argument over Marathi.
- Incident occurred on Mumbai local train, Andheri station.
- Railways launched inquiry; both parties approached GRP.
A viral video has been doing the rounds on social media, purportedly showing an argument between a Railway Ticket Checker (TC) and a passenger over speaking Marathi inside a Mumbai local train, prompting railway authorities to initiate a preliminary inquiry.
The viral clip shows the passenger recording the incident and alleging that a railway staff member refused to assist him after he spoke in Marathi. While social media posts have claimed that the dispute was triggered by the use of the Marathi language, railway officials have not confirmed these claims and said the matter is under investigation.
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🚨 Language row at Mumbai's Andheri railway station after a passenger allegedly insisted railway staff speak only in Marathi.
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According to a News18 report, the altercation began between a passenger and a non-Marathi-speaking ticket checker in an AC coach. The passenger allegedly insisted that the railway official converse in Marathi. Shortly thereafter, another ticket checker who spoke Marathi intervened and engaged with the passenger, following which the dispute intensified.
In the video, the ticket checker is seen intervening and saying, "I am a native Marathi speaker. Talk to me. Do not attack the staff." Moments later, the TC also begins recording the interaction on his mobile phone, further escalating the exchange.
According to the Railways, both the passenger and the ticket checker subsequently approached the Andheri Government Railway Police (GRP), seeking action over the incident.
“We have come to know about the incident and we have also seen the video. As per our information, both the parties in the matter approached Andheri Government Railway Police seeking action. We are also investigating the video and the incident overall and we will take suitable action after the completion of the preliminary investigation,” ANI quoted the statement.