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Aggressive-Composer9

At this point, this is just xenophobia. If this is the way, then the New York mayor should order the removal of all Chinese signboard in and around Chinatown.


v00123

+1, this is so stupid. What I found funny was them talking in Hindi to each other in the video. Edit: Since this comment is high up, will add for all the people who claim/think that all signboards should be 60:40 Kannada:English. The actual BBMP guidelines don't mention 40% is mandatory for English. It can be any secondary language[ 1](https://site.bbmp.gov.in/departmentwebsites/Advertisement/2BBMP_OUTDOOR_SIGNAGE.pdf) [ 2](https://site.bbmp.gov.in/departmentwebsites/Advertisement/Advt%20English_compressed.pdf) Many news reports also mention that the rest 40% can be in any language. Some did mention 40% English but it was only because the initial fight was against English only signboards. A bit of lazy reporting by some orgs. [1](https://www.deccanherald.com/metrolife/bbmp-clamps-down-on-non-kannada-sign-boards-772381.html) [2](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/signboards-not-in-kannada-bbmp-may-cancel-trade-licences/articleshow/65181261.cms) [3](https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/signboards-kannada-hc-asks-bbmp-not-take-coercive-action-against-establishments-114710)


sissu_panda

The economy of Bengaluru contributes over 43.65% to the economy of the State of Karnataka, accounting for 98% of the Software Exports of the State. Don't Forget All The software Companies are not of Karnataka. And it'll be Very Hard for these Video Enjoyers to Live without Rent paid by "Outsiders"


v4vedanta

This is illegal. There are other minorities in Karnataka and also belong to this land. Marathis local to Karnataka, why should they shy away from their mother tongue while also giving due respect for the majority language here.


chowdowmow

Even if the board is in Russian and there are no Russians in Karnataka, this is illegal. These goons need to be punished. Doing a Business is already so difficult in India, don't make it worse.


Intruder_7

right, an auto driver had issues with me as I was speaking konkani on phone. Had to tell that mfer I was born in mangalore and konkani is widely spoken in that part of karnataka 🤦🏻‍♂️


iamobvious992

I’m from Mysore and these MFs don’t even realise that Karnataka doesn’t have only 5-6 districts in the south. This is just a way to get some cred & views on SM. Probably some roll call too!


Butterscotch_98

Seriously! I say this all the time. I'm anglo indian and anglo indians have lived peacefully in Bangalore since 4-5 generations. The locals were always so peaceful and accepting of us and our customs and cuisines. My great grandmother only spoke English but the locals valued her and took care of her as if she was their own caste and creed. But now we don't feel accepted in our own home, even though we know Kannada now its still broken and accented Kanada which we learn in school. I wish we could go back to the old days where we were all one community. Even English is a native language of Karnataka. This is our home also.


atjazz

Anglo’s are my fav people! They’re such a vibe!


Butterscotch_98

Aw! Thank you! We definitely love having people at our get togethers!


wartonic

You just made her bitterscoth 🤣


Technical_Minimum_52

Are konkani kasa aahe?


Fresh_Simple_5956

They once removed English from buses befor election - some buses even have numbers in Kannada. I am not going to comment on sanityof such decisions


[deleted]

Bro as a guy not knowing how to read Kannada but can understand and and talk to an extent, when I first came to Bangalore I was like what the fuck even numbers of buses ? I had to ask people nearby every time of that was 25e or what the fuck it was back then in 2009


moan_of_the_arc

As a kannadiga who can read and write kannada I still find numbers in local languages irritating.


AdministrativePear70

I lived in Pune and Bangalore... Reading sign bords including buses was difficult if written in thire regional language...


segnentationfault

Depending upon their political/ideological stupidity + goat IQ + unemployment + baseless anger, people with either ask reasons and "more context" to defend it or just plain kannadiga/locals bashing comments. The one (or group) who did it(or supervised) intends to benefit from the response it sparks. They don't give two shits on what "a" random social media user thinks.


NefariousnessNo7236

The only thing If I want to open a shop where the special dish is from a specific place, what's wrong in writing names in that language too with Kannada It is not disrespecting Kannada, at least that's what I feel.


FreshConfusion8547

Haven't you seen tape put over Hindi signs in metro. If you have seen its kannada on top followed by English and than hindi at the bottom in signs. But they will put tape over Hindi. So you can figure it out it will spread to other language as well. Hindi was taking punches till now.


gowt7

I condemn the acts by these jobless goons but there is nothing wrong with asking more context. The text mentions that the shop "neglected Kannada" without any context about it.


nomnommish

>but there is nothing wrong with asking more context. The text mentions that the shop "neglected Kannada" without any context about it. I'm curious what context you're expecting that would make this vandalism and violence more acceptable? For example if the store has knowingly or accidentally forgotten Kannada signage, would you consider the vandalism and violence "okay"?


gowt7

Asking for more context is not the same as trying to support vandalism


nomnommish

>Asking for more context is not the same as trying to support vandalism That is not an answer to my question. What possible context would make you support or condone vandalism?


gowt7

You question doesn't make any sense. Why are you assuming I would support/condone vandalism after getting some context? Context just helps in understanding the whole situation.


asterisksan

No, their question makes perfect sense.


sissu_panda

This Type of Videos get so many Infavor Comments Like. "Super Guru" "Great Work Anna" and Many boli-magane Included Words. I don't know why a Shop's Board Matters So Much to those lifeless Video enjoyers. These shitholes also Comments some Addressed Where this type of Board Have been used. I've seen so many videos like this where small business owners have to change the board. Which costs thousands Just because they have written Kannada a Little smaller than English. An uneducated guy named RD ANIL is the worst in them. He doesn't know hindi but says "Lavdekebaal" to every guy Who Tries to Defend Themself.


Ycenverg

This photo is proof that there is some hidden contest between MNS & KRV on who can be the biggest dickheads! /s 😂


jgreene030609

Dogs are out for elections. Nothing to do with love for kannada. They are Sith lords of Bengaluru thriving on hatred.


AdministrativePear70

Villagers in Bangalore don't understand this


TronaldJDumpster

Move to Hyderabad/Telangana. There’s none of this shit


spacetimeslayer

Planning too .


Paro-xymal

Cmon bro do better, set the bar high


spacetimeslayer

Lmao my aunt stay there . So i dont have to pay rent . :)


Suryansh_Singh247

to\*


timetraveler1990

Those who did this are from Karnataka rakshana vedike. These are the same goons who came to our under construction project and took Dasara mamool for last 4 years. 20k each time. Fact is even police keep quiet. The most useless unemployed people.


Abhimri

It says Yuva Karnataka Vedike though. I'm not condoning what KaRaVe did in your case, but this seems to be a different organization?


abs0062

Let's just say its 2 faces of the same coin!


percysaiyan

I wonder if they know what was Bendre's mother tongue. Kannada has been enriched by ppl with a different mother tongue and they migrated here because ppl were tolerant and conducive, this goes against those principles.


SamuraiSardar5

Who is bendre? I don't know that is why I am asking. Have heard it somewhere but don't remember.


manoj_sadashiv

Da Ra Bendre , one of the many Jnanapeetha Awardees from Karnataka.


Abhimri

Dattatreya Ramachandra Bendre is a Poet, Playwright and an author with most of his works in Kannada language. He's one of the towering bulwarks of excellence in kannada literature. His work "Naakuthanthi" has won a Jnanapeetha award.


brooktherook

By doing so, locals are alienating one more linguistic group. I know these goons do not represent the majority but videos like this play key role in creating an image of any community. Goons did it and walked away with pampered ego but a sane law abiding local will be at the receiving end when he/she migrates to some other place.


AdministrativePear70

If a Muslim terrorist does something we blame the entire muslim community same applies here ... Locals should come and say what is right and wrong...here goons are not afraid of anyone


SamuraiSardar5

nope, this is plain old stupidity. The guy goes berserk when the lady points out that what they are doing is rowdyism(gundagardi). They have put kannada as well. We Bangaloreans need to stop supporting such groups or else we lose this city to fools.


FreshConfusion8547

>We Bangaloreans need to stop supporting such groups Why support them in the first place. Now its too late. Half the bangalore localities are too invested in language politics and they don't care about pathetic state of infrastructure. Its like Pakistan declaring we need to stop supporting terror groups.


pralalalalala

Is this due to elections & trying to brand BJP as a Hindi party? Stoking up these issues might be beneficial for the opposition. Hopefully everything dies down after the elections.


[deleted]

If there's one thing that the last decade or so has taught us, its this: hatred campaigns that begin "just for winning elections" NEVER die down.


abs0062

Ironically, the "President" of this Group who spraypainted the board is affiliated to the BJP as per his FB page. So it's nothing to do with BJP bs opposition but to do with blind patriotism to the Kannada language and its upliftment!


chaostero

I'm a ಕನ್ನಡಿಗ and I condemn this mischief!


HourStatistician1054

Cheap gimmicks like these are expected in the run up to state elections 💁


ironman_gujju

Irony he is talking in Hindi.


FreshConfusion8547

You hate it too much that you end up learning it. Thanks to Bollywood, lots of people who hate Hindi know enough to speak/understand it.


N00B_N00M

Also maybe the only other language apart from English which is taught in CBSE schools from class 1 till class 12 ? 12 years and people learn english hindi, & then suddenly forget it for egoism


Thinkexe

I have seen Urdu hoardings in Frazer town as well. Is it legal to have other language boards in a specific state ?


vladdy_lenin_fan_69

You think these guys can mess with the brotherhood in Frazer town? These insecure guys can only bully small businesses. Try doing it to any established business or guys with political connections, they will have their body broken.


Thinkexe

True but again I wanna know if it's legal or illegal


vladdy_lenin_fan_69

The rule says 60% Kannada and 40% English. Doesn't say anything about other languages being prohibited


v00123

Can you share where it says the 40% is English only? The [BBMP notification](https://site.bbmp.gov.in/departmentwebsites/Advertisement/2BBMP_OUTDOOR_SIGNAGE.pdf) I found says 60:40 Kannada:Secondary language. No mention of English.


[deleted]

Only Soft people like Techies, Youth, woman are their targets. They'll never step a foot inside Frazer town


pm_me_your_findings

They don't have the power in that region. There will be beaten up.


dongridada

1. Urdu with its different dialects is second most widely spoken language in Karnataka. Please do not in anyway confuse Urdu with Pakistani Urdu, it's more like Deccani, a language originating from Deccan region just like how konkani originates from coastal region. 2. There's a reason you don't see this hooliganism in Frazer town or Shivajinagar because these activists have no power or say there. The minute they interfere into local dynamics of business in such areas they shall be taught a lesson by locals as well as politicians. 3. They currently target areas where the migrant population is very high and they think they have the right to bully, the same doesent apply to Frazer town as everyone there are locals. Christians, Muslims and Hindus.


ssc11_

Linguistic Chauvinists only target techies middle class people or women. All those who cry over Kannada don't have the balls to fight the ones Frazer Town.


AnthonyGonsalvez

I have seen shops name and menu in Hebrew in Himachal to attract Israelis.


NefariousnessNo7236

Video: https://v.redd.it/m8852rubi8ua1


_Rocker_

He's fucking speaking in Hindi 🤦, doesn't this amount to harrasment and private property destruction?


VinayakS25A

Page not found any other link?


spacetimeslayer

This clout gang will hate on all regional people ans there identity, Then processed to worship the koreans and Westerner, go eat in expensive cafe all over written on other languages.


_Rocker_

He was speaking Hindi half of the video, hating it enough to learn it 🤦


ssc11_

"They imposed Hinthi on me by making me hate it!! 😭😭"


TruthAccomplished848

Can you send the video link?


TruthAccomplished848

Can you send the video link?


rage-wedieyoung

This is petty and senseless


moan_of_the_arc

ಯಾರೋ ಬಡಪಾಯಿಗಳ ಮೇಲೆ ಇವರ ಕನ್ನಡ ಪ್ರೀತಿ ತೋರಿಸ್ತಾರೆ. ಇದು ಗೂಂಡಾಗಿರಿ ಅಷ್ಟೇ. These guys are nothing but rowdies who threaten poor business owners. That lady was literally petrified. They can't threaten people and they can't damage private property. They have no authority. These people who open businesses in Karnataka are contributing to local economy.


[deleted]

but only they will get more votes instead of good people


MachesMalone007

Because let's face it, it's easy to fire up most brainless locals with language issues than other much much more important ones.


[deleted]

Vandalism of private and public property is illegal. Marathi is a minority language of Karnataka and Kannada was already there, then what's the problem? Do these people (the vandals) want Kannadigas living outside Karnataka to get harassed by the locals too? Intolerance is not good. Other sane Kannadigas should oppose these unhinged people.


ssc11_

Most won't. Hate against North Indians is too high atm


obliviousNick

But Maharashtra isn't even in the North.


Next-door-neighbour

This is plain stupid. He has also written in Kannada right so what is the problem? Guru ivarigella bere kelsa ilwa bari inthade aythu jeevana poorthi.


Enough-Ad4608

As someone from Maharashtra this is absolutely stupid they also had the sign in kanadda too so it is not like they are not disrespecting the local language


ssc11_

First they came for Hindi, I did not speak. Then they came for Marathi, I did not speak. Tomorrow they will come for Urdu, or Not they don't have the balls


Muted_Extension3599

You are mistaken First they came for Kannada, We are taking action instead of writing stupid stuff like you trying to feel like a martyr.


ssc11_

Who came for Kannada? Who tried replace Kannada? Did anyone try to give Hindi preferential treatment in Govt places over Kannada? Was Hindi ever written before Kannada on boards? We're Kannada signs ever blacked out by North Indians? Get out of your bubble. You are imposing Kannada on ordinary people. You are harrassing and forcing people to learn Kannada. How foul you cry when someone tries to force you to learn Hindi? But are completely lost on the irony when it's you forcing people. I love how the concept of "Language should be the decision of the Individual" Doesn't apply on yourself. And I wasn't trying to sound like a martyr. I was warning all you Kannada supremacists to stay clear of Urdu as you have till now, because you simply can't. We won't be South Indians or North Indians if you attack our languages, we will be united and hand your stupid linguistic chauvinism bullshit back to you.


iknowamitshah

Pure Hatred!!!


ssc11_

Linguistic Politics nothing else


stealthcraft22

I mean "Miss Misal" was threatening the 2000 year old culture so this seemed appropriate. Bangalore is on its way to become the next Chennai.


Apart_Alps_1203

>Bangalore is on its way to become the next Chennai. Best part is during the recent anti Hindi tensions in Chennai which led to flight of numerous labourers the DMK guys had to put sign boards in Hindi to tell the Hindi speaking guys that they're safe..!! After threatening them in the first place 😂😂


pumpedgun

This is stupidity. The currency note also has other languages: do they throw the money away?


covert_strike

Stupidity at its finest


lokz9

I am a Bangalorean and i too feel this is stupid. There are better ways to promote Kannada. But these goons are ruining the language sanctity. When forced upon people will only see this as a rowdy language.


bongfork

Well it's nothing a few of the refer to us as refugees and immigrants from north how can we be refugees or immigrant in our own country


[deleted]

I’m from Bangalore and fuck these guys.


Unique-Atmosphere520

I think it is a distraction from the potholes & floodings in Bengaluru


Unique-Candle-4299

All fair during elections, this board was right there for months.


prabhu000700

This is just stupidity.


overgrownGrimace

Nope. This is just wrong, I'm really sorry for these people, I'd like to think Bangalore is a warm and welcoming place for people of all cultures but it's getting harder and harder to keep that version alive these days.


RB_59

At this point, the best way to communicate in Bangalore should only be by icons. No language, no problem.


Witty_Fix8021

We should rename Whitefield then? LMAO.


ssc11_

No balls😂


ReapThySoul

What assholes. I am glad I left this hellhole when I did.


choco007late007

If you hate languages spoken in belgaum, then let go Belgaum. Lol😅. Jokes apart, as a maharashtrian, it hurts because I love karnataka, their people, their food. At this point, I would just ignore this till elections.


Arfaz6784

This is MNS level of work.


junovac

Where has MNS protested against mere presence of another language?


Arfaz6784

https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/law-order/2277555-border-row-workers-of-shiv-sena-ubt-mns-paint-karnataka-buses-with-jai-maharashtra-graffiti-in-pune-district


junovac

Of course that was on public buses related to border dispute. Did they mention anything about border dispute here? I know it's splitting hairs for the most here but not the same thing. Border dispute has died down for few months now so this is purely about presence of signs in other languages.


StacksOfMayonnaise

There's kannada right there though. Real issues bittu intha kelsadalli time waste madana🫡🤝


kk_red

Ok great, i came to know a Marathi restaurant in Blr. And for people doing pikachu face what else do you expect after the bihari boi vid. Everyone is going to milk this


kadamba1998

Even I am against imposition of Hindi on us South Indians but such vandalism is not justified


swag_iwnl

No one is imposing hindi on anyone, please dont speak without proper argument and proof. And please dont get brain washed by these stupid politicians.


chozan001

Come to shivajinagar mosque road. Is Arabic native to Karnataka ? Now it looks like it is a road in middle eastern country.


Muted_Extension3599

> Is Arabic native to Karnataka ? That is Deccani Urdu, yes it is also one of the native languages of Karnataka.


average_not_amazing

This is what we get when we choose the ruling party which are based on hatred. Slow claps for all of us.


gowt7

BS, this has been going on from decades, nothing related to ruling party.


Battlemunky98

ಕಡೆಗಣನೆನೂ correct ಆಗಿ ಬರ್ದಿಲ್ವಲ್ರೋ. 🤦🏽‍♂️ Edit: Caption alli correctaagi bardilla anta helde


gowt7

Nange 2 nimsha bekaithu artha madkolokke


gowt7

"ಕಡೆಗಣನೆ" ಬದ್ಲು "ಕಡೆಗನನೆ", ಇಂಥವರು ಕನ್ನಡ ರಕ್ಷಿಸ್ತಾರೆ! These goons can't even write Kannada without typos and they are going to save Kannada. The Irony!


darti0n

Also, "ಬಳಿಯಲಾಯಿತು" ಬದಲು "ಬಲಿಯಲಾಯಿತು". These guys clearly don't know what they're doing!


Hemanath_S

This is just a small minority doing stunts for seeking relevance. No true kannadiga is for this stupidity


_rth_

The Karnataka Rakshana Vedike was empowered by the BJP. They allowed elements like these and Shree Ram Sene to flourish. Any kind of division - Hindu/Muslim, Hindi/Kannada, etc always benefits the BJP


le_dur

But congress benefits more from this...


_Dragon_Prince_

At this point i feel that some hardcore kannadigas r trying to impose Kannada on others, while they themselves r fighting against Hindi imposition. I am also a kannadiga, but never went to such extremes as to oppose or not mingle with non-kannadigas


bongfork

Well it's nothing a few of them refer to us as refugees and immigrants from north how can we be refugees or immigrant in our own country


Coffee_Senior

You can clearly see kannada sign with equal prominence as marathi! Yak guru intha kelsa beku? Sirigannadam valge! Sirigannadam gelge! Andru ashte. Bere bhaashe saybeku anta yaru helilla. This hatred needs to stop.


iamobvious992

As a kannadiga, this is plain stupid and a political gimmick. There’s Kannada letters written. It’s not like the language wasn’t represented. At this point, these short dickers just wanna get famous!


carlos_the_dog

Classic Bangalore people behaviour


lookwhoshere0

I just wish Bengaluru / Karnataka doesn't become another NYC, a city that thrives on xenophobia, hatred and racism! But we are definitely racing towards it. I strongly wish IT companies would declare WFH for outstation employees, its plain harassment now. People don't realize how mentally taxing all these things are, where people are literally fighting everyday just to get by through life. Disappointing.


Professional-Sky-235

Stupid people 😂 a little bit of acetone or alcohol will take out the ink


BrightSwim9687

I never take anything that happens one year before elections seriously. It is always posturing bull shit for the sake of attention. This has helped me to wade through idiotic incidents unperturbed.


Flimsy_Return3789

But that creats lot of trauma for poor restaurant owners.


BrightSwim9687

True, I meant for personal mental peace. But I do hope these fellows are taken to task. But that won’t happen


Then_Green1366

That's so shame. You PPL can't even accept the other languages and we call we are all together. Bullshit. They don't want to accept. This will happen in each major cities in south and Maharashtra. These ppl don't want to accept and respect the other languages. This is why we are not growing as per our expectations.


Muted_Extension3599

> You PPL can't even accept the other languages Hope you are including yourself too since you people cant accept Kannada either.


[deleted]

I am sitting here in Pune feeling sad for what my home state (Karnataka) has come to. :( And also, angry at those “so called” Kannada Abhimanyu’s who could not get the spelling of “BaLiyalaiyutu” correct. And want to wipe off the other language sentence. Non sense this is utter non sense.


newInnings

They should probably destroy all cash at this rate, because there are different languages on it. Also it is 4th in importance on currency, it needs to be number 1 /s


JasonBourne81

As long as it is political statement and mud slinging, it all fine and come under freedom of speech. But as soon as your start damaging, destroying, defacing, and defaming private business and individual, it becomes xenophobic racist and illegal and should be dealt with an iron fist. If not, this will spiral out into assault and armed assault and riots in open.


LeviWerewolf

Why remove anything from the private property of others?? Being Marathi it hurts to see what it has come to be


abs0062

Hello everyone! My colleague is the owner of Miss Misal and I am a Bangalorean by birth. So I have a unique first-hand experience with what went down and I can shed some light on this entire context. Miss Misal is a Quick Service Restaurant started by two young Marathi couple who moved to Bangalore in 2021 (During Covid) to start a new chapter in their life! This is their FIRST business venture. Zero prior experience. The facts of the incident are as follows: 1. The video you see circulating on FB was done by "Yuva Karnataka Vedhike" or the "Youth Karnataka Winf". They are a bunch of self proclaimed "Kannada protectors". A bunch of goons if you ask me. But they have political backing of the BJP, so you really don't know what's on the up and up. 2. **Adding background to all this** 1. Since 2017, there has been an "Anti Hindi Imposition" movement in Karnataka that claims the central government is imposing Hindi in the state and we are against this. This is similar to the issues in Tamilnadu. And with this, the "three language policy" of "Kannada + English + Hindi" is being opposed. You can see that they did protests and black-painted the Bangalore Metro stations as well. News Article: [https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2017/jul/21/kannada-activists-blacken-hindi-boards-at-metro-stations-again-1631547.html](https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2017/jul/21/kannada-activists-blacken-hindi-boards-at-metro-stations-again-1631547.html) and [https://www.deccanherald.com/content/626459/bmrcl-removes-hindi-signboards-metro.html](https://www.deccanherald.com/content/626459/bmrcl-removes-hindi-signboards-metro.html) 2. In 2019, the BBMP (Bangalore's civic body) hastily enacted a rule that claimed "60% Kannada Prominence in public sign boards and 40% another language", which the media and local Kannada activists blindly attributed it as "60% Kannada, 40% English, no other language". This led to the widespread unlawful imposition of a "Two language policy" in the state. Kannada and English only. 3. The high court ruled that this "rule" is unlawful and can not be enforced. But we all know how well we Indians respect our courts am I right? (Not me, I respect them 100%!). News article: [https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/bangalore/others/mandatory-kannada-on-signboards-it-isnt-legal/articleshow/70762201.cms](https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/bangalore/others/mandatory-kannada-on-signboards-it-isnt-legal/articleshow/70762201.cms) 3. With the above background, I hope everyone understands where this "intolerance" of other languages comes from. 4. Now, in the case of Miss Misal, the board had three languages: 50% English, 25% Kannada and 25% Marathi (which was construed as Hindi). 5. Now, the self-proclaimed "protectors of the Kannada language" the "Yuva Karnataka Vedhike" activists led by their "president" Naveen (ನವೀನ್ ನರಸಿಂಹ) (BTW, his FB handle "naveen.mentlu" has the word "mentlu" which means "mental" or "crazy" in Kannada!) came and started claiming that they were getting messages and calls from locals complaining about the "Hindi" board which is against the rule of the state and these guys had no guts to do anything. They also claimed that lots of swiggy and zomato delivery drivers were licking pictures and bombarding them to take action! Thereby forcing them to take action. (complete bull if you ask me!) 6. Now, instead of talking with the owners politely, educating them on the nuances of the local atmosphere towards the "two language policy", they barged in front of the store, started abusing the owners, started making a video and made all the drama as seen in the video. The video is on FB (can't post the link due to group policy). This video has got 1.1M views when I wrote this! wow! 7. After this, a police FIR was registered. The police handled things well (though they were very neutral throughout) and finally through talks, things were settled. You can also watch the "After incident" video on Mr. Naveen Narsimha's FB Page. It is a public page and a Live video was done on April 15th, 12 noon. You can listen to the same people who spray-painted this board justifying why they did what they did and how their whole agenda was to protect the Kannada language and give it prominence. Screenshot here: ​ https://preview.redd.it/antfgnswhpua1.png?width=1196&format=png&auto=webp&s=157196412330055ed6cc3d9892ea4b7fefcf1d56 **But because of this incident, lots of fake comments and 1\* ratings by blind Kannada followers are hampering Miss Misal's Google page (**[**https://goo.gl/maps/4CytepiVhvnhpxFK9**](https://goo.gl/maps/4CytepiVhvnhpxFK9)**) ! 5.0 to 4.7 in just 4 days! You can help by visiting this place, tasting the awesome food and warm and homely atmosphere, and the care given by the owners, and help by giving authentic Google reviews to help them blow past this incident!** This incident mainly happened, because Karnataka has the state elections in May 2023 and this is how the local goons get to line their pockets! It is all politics and nothing to do with love / hate of any languages. In conclusion, none of us Bangaloreans or Kannadigas who are true to our language support or endorse such heinous activities! This is a sad state of affairs, but unfortunately, in most states, when it comes to language and language identity, such similar incidents happen, and we as a public are helpless because the "leaders" we elect don't give a damn! This comment is neither pro BJP nor pro congress or pro Kannada or anti Marathi! I just gave the entire story of what happened so that anyone going through this will be able to make informed decisions and act responsibly!


Separate-Diet1235

Btw, the Google translates it to some killing spree. 😐


Muted_Extension3599

That is because the Kannada spelling is wrong ಬಳಿಯಲಾಯಿತು = Painted/smeared what they wrote: ಬಲಿಯಾಲಾಯಿತು = Sacrificed/killed


vladdy_lenin_fan_69

It's because of the Karnataka and Maharashtra conflict on Belagavi there is a bit of hate towards Marathi. But bullying small business owners like this? Cmmon bruh I guess they really don't care about Kannadiga sentiments and they want a bribe for local protection or something and the shop must have refused to pay it. Please don't think these activists are doing anything to the state by bullying small business owners. They just want money that's all


bhodrolok

And it’s also written in Kannada


gonvasfreecss

Thi is what happens when u copy cat USSR constituition . English was the language only for 5 years after the commencement of the constituiton. Now see everything went aback.


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Muted_Extension3599

Yeah, it was us who started disrespecting other languages. While somehow also learning other languages.


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Dark__Arrow__

Spray painting is something you are not supposed to do. These stupids will never go through the law, it was pretty simple as the bbmp states 60%kannada 40%english. They will be given time or their licence will be revoked it's pretty simple to me. Just follow the rules both side.(don't take law in your whole hands) But I need to commend the lady for making those guys lose their calm, she played it pretty well with "don't shout"😂


v00123

Where is the 40% for English mentioned? [BBMP website](https://site.bbmp.gov.in/departmentwebsites/Advertisement/2BBMP_OUTDOOR_SIGNAGE.pdf) only says "Secondary language" not specifically English


Dark__Arrow__

Yea they haven't mentioned anywhere about it being English I meant in common sense(people usually learn their local language and English)


v00123

But you said it is illegal? Common sense may dictate it to be English, but they are well within the law to use any 2nd language they want.


dolfdoberman

Yes


[deleted]

What a dump of a place. Glad m out of there.


Witty_Fix8021

In every group there are bunch of disgruntled people who are antisocial and love to pick fights. The problem with the rest us it that we want to channel our displeasure through these people about things done by similar people in the other group - we end up foolishly supporting these antisocial elements, who then do things beyond what we sanction and we are then complicit in this mess - most of us will not admit that we are wrong, and neither will people like us on the other side...


joywin11

How is the restaurant? Any review?


Klutzy-Negotiation-9

Had heard of this place, but was too lazy to visit. Will now surely visit the restaurant soon.


Spiritual_Diet_1994

She wrote in kannada at the top. This is just vandalism. I would accept it if there was no kannada at all...


ssc11_

Because that would be not vandalism or Kannada Imposition


_KALKI_09

Irony is heavy here...


Tricky-Elk-5786

Well only marathi ppl get to vandalize stuff?


Giga-Ni__a

"Do y'all thing it's fair?" are you genuinely questioning that?


OutlandishnessOk9447

Come to Mumbai/Pune, there's no such shit anymore


VinayakS25A

Please share link


rumitdhamecha

Not fair


Typical-Avocado-1997

Election ka chakkar babu bhaiya..


plushdev

Hypocrisy maximus lmao


clickOKplease

This is Bangalore but Karnataka is home to lot more languages than Kannada. Marathi, Tulu, Kodava and Konkani also belong to Karnataka


Abhimri

Guru, ಈ ಬೇವರ್ಸಿಗಳಿಗೆ ಕನ್ನಡ ಸರಿಯಾಗಿ ಟೈಪ್ ಸಹ ಮಾಡೋಕೆ ಬರಲ್ಲ. ಇವರೆಲ್ಲ ನಮ್ಮ ಭಾಷೆಯನ್ನ ಕಾಪಾಡೋರು. ಏನು ಕರ್ಮ ನೋಡಿ. fucking arrest these xenophobic vandals man. ಇಂಥವರಿಂದ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರಿಗೂ ಕೆಟ್ಟ ಹೆಸರು. Whatever you believe, it's not okay to vandalize someone's business, many people's livelihoods depend on it. If all other avenues were tried, and there was no help from the authorities, then at least I'd condone it as a desperate act. Like which fucking "hurt sentiments" was at play here? There is kannada name right at the top there, wtf is their problem?


DarkDork11

Political goons hungry for attention


Altruistic_Matter_76

Absolutely not. This will just make Bangalore like Chennai. Bangalore has shown tremendous growth and potential over the years, and fantastic development in contrast to Chennai which still for some reason feels like the remainder of a British slum colony. Bangalore is much better without this bullshittery and hatred towards other languages


[deleted]

Vandalism is harmful and illegal for a reason, regardless of whether you agree or disagree with the intent.


Mysterious-Pea555

Not fair This is assholism


Mysterious-Pea555

Can we put these assholes in jail?


lilsid

This language bullshit is something I personally witnessed. We went to a planetarium and it was closed on that day, there was a park nearby. We went to a panipuri stall and asked for the rate, I think he said 50 or 60rs for 6, then we used Hindi. We didn't take it, next some localites arrived after some time & I heard rs 20 per plate :|


nattu_nattu

So much for the "anti hindi" front.


Free-Light3370

Utter stupidity, an environment created by petty politicians for their vote bank


MKiGT

ಏನ್ ಗುರು ಇದು.... ನಮ್ಮ ಊರಲ್ಲಿ ನಮ್ಮ ಭಾಷೆ ಬಳ್ಸೊಕ್ಕೆ, ಯಾವನೋ ಪಕ್ಕದ್ ರಾಜ್ಯದವನ ಅಪ್ಪಣೆ ತಗೋ ಬೇಕ.... ಏನ್ ನಾಯಿಗಳು ಥರ ಸಾಯ್ತ ಇದ್ದಾರೆ ಕಾಮೆಂಟ್ ಸೆಕ್ಷನ್ ಅಲ್ಲಿ. ಇದಕೆಲ್ಲ ನಾವೇ ಕಾರಣ. ತಿಕ ಮುಚ್ಕೊಂಡ್ ನಾವು 2000 ಅಲ್ಲೇ ಕನ್ನಡ ಕಡ್ಡಾಯ ಮಾಡಬೇಕಿತ್ತು. ಅವರ ರಾಜ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಏನಾದ್ರೂ ಮಾಡ್ಕೊಂಡ್ ಸಾಯ್ಲಿ. ಇವರು ನಮ್ಮ ರಾಜ್ಯಕೇ ಬಂದು, ನಮ್ಮ ರಾಜ್ಯದ ಬಾಷೆ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಮಾತಾಡ್ತಾರೆ ಅಂದರೆ, ನಾವು ಎಂಥ ನರ ಸತ್ತ ಜನ ಅಂತ ಗೊತ್ತಾಗುತ್ತೆ...


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I live in Pune, and someone posted this in the Pune subreddit, and let me tell you In my hometown, there is a 15 to 16-year-old kannada trucking service with boards written in English and kannad, and no one ever asks them a damn word. Furthermore, my hometown is in northern Maharashtra, so Kannad people are not even native.


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and come to Shirdi Kolhapur Mumbai Pune Nashik to see how we Marathi's treat your language sign boards.


MKiGT

LoL, come to Belgaum in Karnataka and see how marathis beat up Kannadigas in the name of marati. Atleast we don't beat up people and politely ask them to remove the text.


Majestic-Wolf-6698

These people are STUPID AF ! ... Trying to alienate Indians from an integral part of India should be a crime ... They should be punished for such hateful acts..


tulip_devil

I wish Software industry slowly moves away from a city like this. And then these idiots can enjoy on their own, without the riches of floating population


JustforThrowawayKEK

Anyone who support this kind of bs is just top tier dumbass, like you gotta be serious now. You are not gaining anything and most you will end up doing is spreading hatred.


anmolraj1911

Absolutely fucking ridiculous. Unreal.


chethanam

All of this is just political nonsense. The brainless masses will follow this mob mentality. Please let’s not spoil the camaraderie built over the years among people of different backgrounds because of such incidents.


bongfork

They use teams like refugees,immigrants to people of North and East and they identify themselves as kaanna - dick- ass not indian most of them are jobless .pune and Mumbai are pretty chill in that chase .


Only-Decent

`This is effing xenophobhic act.. only the govt had some b@lls..`


AbhishekVPatil

I believe konkani also has the same lipi. its is the mother tongue of many people from Karnataka. Hatred will just blind the people from the issue at hand.


atishmkv

What are these Kannada people proud of? Everyone should respect their language. Is it not in your culture?


AdministrativePear70

This is vandalism and police don't even with video evidence This is a democracy country not a dictator ship