Pune Viral Video | ‘Hindi Hi Bolenge’: Man Refuses to Speak Marathi at D-Mart in Wagholi, Sparks Debate
Pune Viral Video | ‘Hindi Hi Bolenge’: Man Refuses to Speak Marathi at D-Mart in Wagholi, Sparks Debate
Pune: A video from a D-Mart store in Pune’s Wagholi has gone viral, showing a heated exchange over language preference.
In the clip, a man insists on speaking Hindi after being asked to speak Marathi, declaring, “Hindi hi bolenge” (I will speak Hindi only).
सदर व्हिडिओ पुण्यातील वाघोलीच्या डी- मार्ट मधील आहे
— आनंद (@mum_anand) March 12, 2025
महाराष्ट्रात राहणाऱ्या परप्रांतीयांना अजिबात दया माया दाखवू नका. हे भिकारचोट हरामखोर महाराष्ट्रात येऊन आपल्याशी कितीही तोंडावर गोड बोलले तरी पाठीमागून हे ह्यांची लायकी दाखवतात.
मराठी माणसा आता तरी जागा हो.. pic.twitter.com/f2yigIMcti
As seen in the footage, the man and his wife are standing in a checkout queue when another person requests him to speak Marathi. In response, he firmly states, “Nahi bolte” (I won’t speak). As tensions rise, he adds, “Social media pe dalo… ye galat tarika hai tumhara…” (Post it on social media… this is wrong). A brief scuffle follows before bystanders intervene. He also asserts, “Mere se bina puche ye video nahi bana sakta” (He cannot record me without my consent).
The video has sparked mixed reactions online. Some argue that those residing in Maharashtra should speak Marathi, while others defend the right to communicate in a language they are comfortable with.
This incident follows a similar controversy a few months ago when Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers attacked an Airtel manager in Pune’s Wakadewadi. The dispute arose after reports that employees were being forced to speak Hindi at work, with Marathi-speaking staff allegedly facing job threats, unpaid salaries, and denied festival holidays. The MNS intervened after employees raised complaints, leading to an altercation at the Airtel office.
The latest video has reignited the debate over language use in Maharashtra.
