Kannada will always be principal language of state, tweets CM

Bengaluru: Amid a raging debate over Hindi as a common language for the country, Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Monday said that all official languages in the country are equal, however, Kannada continues to be the principal language in the state of Karnataka.

“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,” tweeted CM of Karnataka official Twitter handle

The Chief Minister’s comment comes off as important in the backdrop of a political firestorm that emerged after Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s call for One Nation, One Language.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday had pitched for Hindi as a common language for the country, reigniting the debate on the issue as parties in the South said they would oppose any attempt to impose the language.