Man shouts at toll plaza employee for speaking in Hindi: 'This is Karnataka, speak Kannada!'
A viral video from Karnataka shows a heated argument at a toll plaza where a man demanded the employee speak Kannada. The employee responded by stating that, since the toll plaza is under central government jurisdiction, he is not required to speak Kannada.
The language issue and language imposition-related incidents in Karnataka have risen dramatically in recent months. Bengaluru has received the most attention for 'language hate', with many migrants being asked to speak Kannada. Adding to the list, another incident occurred at a toll plaza in the state, where a guy was spotted fighting and becoming hostile over a toll plaza employee speaking Hindi.
However, what made the story go viral was the employee's answer to the debate, in which he informed the man that the toll plaza was under the jurisdiction of the Centre government, hence he was not compelled to speak Kannada.
What happened in the viral video?
Kalesh b/w a Toll Tax Staff and Car driver over Not speaking Kannada in Karnataka (Full Context in the Clip)
¡ª Ghar Ke Kalesh (@gharkekalesh) September 17, 2024
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The video went viral, irritating many because the majority of people disagreed with the man and supported the toll plaza employee. The incident's date could not be established.
The Karnataka video quickly went viral, eliciting a wide range of opinions. Most people agreed with the toll plaza employee, pointing out that he was not required to speak Kannada because he worked for the centre's toll plaza, while the rest supported the other man.
The video was published on X (previously Twitter) under the account 'Ghar ke kalesh'. The post's caption said, "Kalesh b/w a Toll Tax Staff and Car driver over Not speaking Kannada in Karnataka."
How did people on the internet react?
People took to the internet and offered their perspectives. Here's what many people wrote in the comments.
From the conversation it looks like both understands what the other person is speaking, but still fighting :)
¡ª Manas Muduli?? (@manas_muduli) September 17, 2024
Language is not a barrier here, their attitude is!
Ye language ke mudde par kab tak ladte rahenge.
¡ª Mr.Jugnoo (@mrjugnoo25) September 17, 2024
This is not right ..It¡¯s people s choice and you can¡¯t force anyone to speak particular language..
¡ª Althaf ?????? (@althaf12000) September 17, 2024
Bhai, Why they want to impose Kannada on other people.
¡ª Abhinit (@KushwahaAbhinit) September 17, 2024
It's people choice whatever they want to speak.
¡ª Abhinit (@KushwahaAbhinit) September 17, 2024
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