Kannadiga Pride Turns Rogue? Multiple Shops Vandalised, Signboards Defaced
Pro-Kannada Groups' Vandalism Spree
Pro-Kannada groups in Bengaluru engaged in widespread vandalism, targeting over 8 dozen shops in various commercial areas.
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Destroying English Signboards
The activists, associated with Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV), smashed English signboards and billboards during their protest.
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Warning To Establishments
Shops were warned by pro-Kannada activists to immediately display billboards in the local language, as reported by news agency PTI.
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Karnataka Rakshana Vedike
Over 1,000 people, organized by Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV), gathered on Airport Road to protest the absence of Kannada signage.
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Disruption and Altercation
The situation turned disruptive when protesters attempted to enter a hotel, leading to an altercation with the staff and subsequent property damage.
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Viral Videos Surface
Visuals of the violent incident, including outnumbered police officers attempting to intervene, went viral on social media platforms.
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60% Kannada Rule
Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike has mandated a rule requiring commercial establishments to have 60% of their signage in Kannada.
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Deadline For Compliance
Establishments have until February 28 to comply with the 60% Kannada signage rule, or they risk closure and cancellation of trade licenses.
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Vandalism Of English Nameplates
Reports suggest that nameplates with both Kannada and English were also vandalised during the protest.
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Government's Response
The Karnataka government plans to enact a law enforcing the mandatory adoption of the 60% Kannada nameplate rule and will establish a task force for its implementation, according to Shivraj Tangadagi, Minister for Kannada and Culture.
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