Why Hindi becomes a flashpoint on Mumbai locals?

A 19-year-old student's alleged suicide after being assaulted on a Mumbai local train for speaking Hindi has ignited a political firestorm. Tensions over language, exacerbated by crowded commutes and nativist politics, have boiled over on the city's suburban railway network, leading to a heated debate and protests.

Why Hindi becomes a flashpoint on Mumbai locals?
A 19-year-old student's alleged suicide after being assaulted on a Mumbai local train for speaking Hindi has ignited a political firestorm. Tensions over language, exacerbated by crowded commutes and nativist politics, have boiled over on the city's suburban railway network, leading to a heated debate and protests.