Pro-Kannada Rally Sparks Tensions: English Signages Targeted in Bengaluru
Pro-Kannada groups staged a rally in Bengaluru, advocating for 60% of signboards and logos to be in Kannada. They forcibly removed English letter signages at a toll plaza, prompting increased police security.
Traders in Chickpet were urged to comply with the 60% Kannada signage rule by February 28 to avoid legal action. Police assured cooperation if businesses comply. The BBMP chief commissioner directed officials to issue notices, suspend, and potentially cancel trade licenses for non-compliance. Awareness is being spread through social media to ensure adherence to the directive.
#LIVE from Bengaluru | Senior police officials step in as protest by pro-Kannada group intensifies in Bengaluru. Karnataka Rakshana Vedike is demanding the installation of Kannada name boards.
The government of Karnataka has ordered that by Feb 28, 60% of the name board should… pic.twitter.com/QpiCpcYZx9
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