People living in Karnataka should learn Kannada, develop love for the language: CM Siddaramaiah

“A vow must be made that no language other than Kannada is spoken in the state. Kannadigas are generous. That is why there is an environment in Karnataka where even those who speak other languages can live without learning Kannada. The same situation cannot be seen in Tamil Nadu, Andhra and Kerala. They speak only in their mother tongue,” he pointed out.

Calling on Kannadigas to speak in their mother tongue, Siddaramaiah said there is no need to feel inferior about it.

“We also have to speak in our mother tongue. That should make us proud…” he added.

Asking people living in Karnataka to learn Kannada, the CM said, “It is the duty of all of us to create a Kannada atmosphere. For that, all the people living here should learn Kannada. We cannot remain silent like that. Kannadigas are not insolents. But love for Kannada should be developed.”

“We should not become like the bigots in other states. But we should develop respect and admiration for our language, land and country,” he said.

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