Karnataka’s pushback on language imposition grows

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Over the last few years, there is a visible and sustained pushback against Hindi imposition in Karnataka. Before that, the agitation against Hindi imposition was more visible in Tamil Nadu. Karnataka’s pushback on Hindi imposition is more than an emotional issue. From blackening Hindi boards in metro stations to social media campaigns, the pushback is visible both online and on the streets. This is sometimes dismissed by many, even many in the mainstream media as parochialism or language chauvinism. There are real concerns about the growing dominance of Hindi in public services, education, and employment, where non-Hindi speakers are at a disadvantage. In this week’s Let Me Explain, Pooja Prasanna breaks down the anti-Hindi imposition movement in Karnataka, highlighting the core issues of linguistic rights, regional identity, and the growing calls for equal opportunities in both education and jobs. Watch. Subscribe to Newslaundry: https://www.newslaundry.com/subscription?ref=social Power our coverage of the Israel-Gaza war: https://www.newslaundry.com/nl-sena/gaza-one-year-later-dispatches-from-ground-zero Download the all-new Newslaundry app: https://www.newslaundry.com/download-app Join us on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va61PEo0QeacOqU9vr2k Follow and engage with us on social media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/newslaundry Twitter: https://twitter.com/newslaundry Instagram: https://instagram.com/newslaundry
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