Upasana Mishra urged Karnataka companies to invest in Bihar, highlighting the state s open-minded environment. The post went viral, sparking memes and discussions. Whether poking fun at Bihar s infrastructure or applauding the call for unity, Biharis became a trending topic on X. Meanwhile, Bengaluru has experienced a surge in linguistic nationalism as pro-Kannada activists, mainly from the Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV), held a protest on December 27.