‘Shouldn't Impose Kannada On Non-Kannadigas In Bengaluru': Congress Leader's Remark Sparks Outrage
Congress leader Mohammed Haris Nalapad, son of senior MLA NA Haris and the current president of the Karnataka Pradesh Youth Congress, in a video podcast, said Kannada should not be 'imposed" on non-Kannadigas in Bengaluru. The statement, which has now gone viral, has sparked outrage among Kannadigas online.
Nalapad, on the show hosted by RJ Rapid Rashmi, was talking about 'five ways to make Bengaluru youth-friendly".
He said that during a recent salon visit, he was asked by a staff member whether, as a politician, he also supported 'hitting people in the name of Kannada". Nalapad said that the language should not be used as a 'weapon" or tool of imposition. 'Love your language," he urged, adding that pride in Kannada should not be allowed to 'demolish Bengaluru."
He also said, 'North Indians saying they built Bengaluru is also wrong."
Viewers were quick to respond to his comment. 'In Karnataka what else you want to speak, not asking to learn Kannada immediately here, it tells what kind of love u have towards Kannada," wrote," one wrote.
'If you don't make them speak Kannada, forever you will speak to them in their Hindi, they will never learn your language being here I have seen a lot of people like him who speaks Urdu they always support hindi people, also they always speak in Hindi to them and make them comfortable instead of teaching them Kannada, never admitted themselves as Kannadigas though they are born and bought up here ,dear kannadigas don't trust such people I have seen many example like this," another wrote.
A comment read: 'Bengaluru is a Kannada city. It is the responsibility of outsiders to learn Kannada." Another user wrote, 'If you're not Kannadiga by roots or by respect, you're just a guest."
Critics also questioned Nalapad's political legitimacy in Karnataka, claiming he was born into power but lacked cultural alignment with the state. 'Uses Karnataka for career, but rejects Kannada for convenience," another user posted.
However, a section of users praised his remarks, calling them inclusive and considerate. 'It is pleasant to hear the youth leader talk about the importance of Kannada, which must not be imposed on our guests," read one post.
Who is Mohammed Haris Nalapad?
Nalapad was arrested in 2018 in connection with the assault of Vidvat Loganathan, the son of a businessman at a cafe in Bengaluru. The brutality of the attack had shocked Karnataka. He was then suspended from the party for six years.
In February, Nalapad appeared before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in connection with the Bitcoin scam.
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