Language wars undermining national unity
The Tribune Editorial: The NEP emphasises flexibility, stating that no language will be imposed on any state.
Updated At : 06:46 AM May 24, 2025 IST
INDIA’s linguistic diversity is a cornerstone of its cultural richness, yet recent events highlight the challenges in balancing regional pride with national unity. In Karnataka, a State Bank of India manager’s refusal to converse in Kannada, asserting, “This is India, I’ll speak Hindi, not Kannada,” sparked widespread outrage, leading to his transfer and calls for linguistic sensitivity training in public services. Similarly, a Bengaluru techie was reportedly denied parking for speaking Hindi, igniting debates over linguistic tolerance in urban spaces.
