No Hindi at Bengaluru Airport? Use only Kannada, English on Screarks Sparks debate online | Today news

A short video posted on X sent social media to Overdrive after claiming that Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru Hindi removed from his digital showboards, which retained only Kannada and English. The caption reads: “Hindi is removed in digital display boards from Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru. Kannada & English. -Debat over the language policy and becomes a flash point in the Ongo debate over language policy and becomes a flash tip in the Ongo debate over language policy, and becomes a flash point in the Ongo debate over the lead of a lead in the post -debate over the language policy and becomes a flash point. Karnataka. Supporters praised the move as a step towards linguistic self -respect, but others strongly criticized it as narrow and exclusive. One fierce commentator fired back: ‘Do you think that only those who know English and visit Kannada Bengaluru? Not having Hindi at Metro Station is understandable, but it must be there at the airport and railway station. (Sic) ‘Another one said a sarcastic sweep:’ Stop using currencies. Opposite the opposite. Over the years, there have been reports of harassment of non-Kannada speakers, including car drivers who refuse passengers, English signs and stores allegedly overpowered Hindi speakers. In the midst of the increasing debate, Bangalore International Airport Limited (Bial) issued an elucidation. According to the Financial Express, a Bial spokeswoman said: “There was no change in our flight information display system. In accordance with established practices, the exhibitions are still English and Kannada to assist passengers effectively. In addition, the finding ties are displayed by the terminal in English, Kannada and Hindi.” Despite the elucidation, the viral post has reconsidered India’s still stimulating language politics-especially in Karnataka, where cultural pride is often in questions about inclusion for the first time. First published: 14 Apr 2025, 06:24 pm ist