In an exclusive interview, Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik asserted that the August 15 deadline for learning Marathi for Taxi drivers will remain unchanged and will not be extended even by a single day. The minister also dismissed speculation of any rift between Shiv Sena (Shinde) and the BJP, saying leadership-level coordination has resolved key issues. Taking a swipe at Aaditya Thackeray and Amit Thackeray over the CJP, Sarnaik suggested they should merge with the outfit if they believe in its agenda.