Bengaluru s civic body has ordered shop owners to install 60% Kannada language nameplates by 28 February. Those who do not comply will face strict action. The order came after a meeting with a right-wing group advocating for the use of Kannada.
Language row in Karnataka: Kumaraswamy attacks Amit Shah, CM Yediyurappa for ignoring Kannada during event
JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy claimed Amit Shah and Karnataka CM Yediyurappa have betrayed Kannadigas by ignoring Kannada language during the foundation stone-laying event of the Bhadravathi Rapid Action Force (RAF) Centre in Shivamogga.
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HD Kumaraswamy
Former Karnataka chief minister and JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy sought an apology from Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa for ignoring Kannada language during the foundation stone-laying event of the Bhadravathi Rapid Action Force (RAF) Centre in Shivamogga.
On Saturday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa participated in the foundation stone-laying ceremony for RAF unit in Karnataka. Kumaraswamy has alleged that Kannada language was not included on the inscription plaque unveiled on the occasion.