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‘This is India, I’ll speak Hindi, not Kannada’: Karnataka SBI staffer sparks language row; CM Siddaramaiah calls remark 'strongly condemnable'

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 21 May 2025 ()
A State Bank of India officer's refusal to speak Kannada to a customer in Karnataka sparked outrage, leading to accusations of Hindi imposition and disrespect for the local language. Following widespread condemnation and a viral video, the officer issued an apology in Kannada. Karnataka's Chief Minister has strongly condemned the incident and urged for language sensitization training for bank staff.
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