New Delhi, May 23 -- The Kannada language row in Karnataka is a flashpoint issue in the state, with the most recent being the case of the SBI manager refusing to speak Kannada. The manager's firm stance on not using Kannada drew ire from Chief Minister Siddaramaiah - who announced her immediate transfer - as well as from locals. However, a section of internet users - mostly residents of other states - criticised the southern state for allegedly promoting Hindi over regional languages in its recruitment and communication practices.

An image of an autorickshaw in Bengaluru displaying a highly offensive message targeting non-Kannada speakers has triggered a fresh wave of outrage across social media, stirring up debate about regional chauvin...