Won’t Compromise Importance of Kannada: Yediyurappa Amid Hindi Row

BS Yediyurappa asserted that Kannada is the principal language in the state.

Amid a raging debate over Hindi as a common language for the country, Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Monday, 16 September asserted that Kannada is the principal language in the state and its importance would never be compromised.

“All official languages in our country are equal. However, as far as Karnataka is concerned, #Kannada is the principal language. We will never compromise its importance and are committed to promote Kannada and our state's culture,” Yediyurappa tweeted.

All official languages in our country are equal. However, as far as Karnataka is concerned, #Kannada is the principal language. We will never compromise its importance and are committed to promote Kannada and our state's culture.

— CM of Karnataka (@CMofKarnataka) September 16, 2019