A man told an auto driver to "speak Hindi" in Bengaluru — sparking outrage online.
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00:00He first told an auto driver to speak in Hindi on 19 April 2025.
00:15But later he issued an apology in Kannada on 21st April 2025.
00:19Here's how it started.
00:30The clip showed a heated exchange between the man and the auto driver.
00:37During the argument, the man was heard saying,
00:40speak in Hindi if you want to stay in Bengaluru,
00:42while his friends tried to calm him down.
00:44The confrontation drew sharp criticism, especially from Kannadigas online,
00:48who slammed the man's remarks as disrespectful and culturally insensitive.
00:52In response to the backlash, the man released another video,
00:55this time in Kannada, offering an apology.
00:58First of all, I'm the state, I'm the state, I'm the state of Kannadigas.
01:07I've been the past nine years in the Bengaluru.
01:13I have all my sentiments in this city.
01:19I have all my life in Bengaluru.
01:24I have all my respect in this city.
01:26He said he sincerely apologized if his actions had offended the Kannadigas or hurt anyone's sentiments.
01:32He also mentioned that he went to the nearest police station and offered an apology.
01:36His apology received mixed reactions on X.
01:45Some users acknowledged that he admitted his mistake, while others remained critical.
01:52Though the exact context of the confrontation remains unclear,
02:08the incident once again brought the spotlight back on the sensitive issue of language and identity in Bengaluru.
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