Overview

• A video showing a non-Kannadiga man demanding a Bengaluru auto driver speak Hindi went viral, sparking widespread outrage.
• The auto driver insisted on speaking Kannada, emphasizing the importance of respecting the local language and identity.
• The man later issued an apology in Kannada, stating he respects Bengaluru and regrets his behavior after living there for nine years.
• He also reported to a local police station to take accountability for his actions, though his sincerity has been questioned online.
• The incident underscores broader resistance to Hindi imposition in Karnataka, reflecting similar sentiments seen in Tamil Nadu and other southern states.