Language row: Karnataka CM says English, Hindi hurting children’s talent; accuses Centre of imposing Hindi
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah accused the central government of neglecting Kannada and imposing Hindi, stating the state receives a "paltry amount" in return for its significant revenue contribution. He called for opposition to "anti-Kannada" elements and advocated for laws to make the mother tongue the medium of instruction in education, arguing English and Hindi weaken children's talent.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah accused the central government of neglecting Kannada and imposing Hindi, stating the state receives a "paltry amount" in return for its significant revenue contribution. He called for opposition to "anti-Kannada" elements and advocated for laws to make the mother tongue the medium of instruction in education, arguing English and Hindi weaken children's talent.
