Bengaluru, May 5 -- Karnataka Rakshana Vedike staged a protest against singer Sonu Nigam at Freedom Park in Bengaluru, for his alleged anti-Kannada statement.

On May 3, a First Information Report (FIR) was filed against playback singer Sonu Nigam for allegedly making hurtful remarks about the Kannadiga community during a music event in Bengaluru.

The incident took place at the East Point College of Engineering and Technology in Virgonagar on April 25 and 26, and the singer is currently under investigation for his alleged controversial remarks during the programme.

According to reports, a young man allegedly insisted that Sonu Nigam sing in Kannada during the concert, which resulted in a heated exchange.

The complaint was lodged by Dha...