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Summary:
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah accused the central government of neglecting Kannada and imposing Hindi during the 70th Kannada Rajyotsava celebrations. He alleged unfair financial treatment towards Karnataka, stating the state contributes significantly to the central revenue but receives inadequate returns. He criticized the promotion of Hindi and Sanskrit at the expense of other Indian languages. He highlighted the state government’s efforts to promote Kannada, including introducing Kannada classes in Madrasas, increasing pensions for artists, and mandating Kannada usage on products made and sold in Karnataka. He also criticized the previous government for failing to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the state’s renaming as Karnataka, a milestone his government has now commemorated.
News Article:
Karnataka CM Accuses Centre of Hindi Imposition, Financial Neglect
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah launched a scathing attack on the central government Saturday, accusing it of neglecting the Kannada language and unfairly prioritizing Hindi. Speaking at the 70th Kannada Rajyotsava celebrations in Bengaluru, Siddaramaiah raised the flag and called on the people of Karnataka to reject those who oppose Kannada.
“The central government is treating Karnataka like a stepchild,” Siddaramaiah declared. “Our state contributes ₹4.5 lakh crore in revenue to the center, yet we are denied our fair share and given a pittance in return.” He specifically cited a ₹70,000 crore loss due to the 15th Finance Commission and an overall loss of approximately ₹1 lakh crore from the central government.
The Chief Minister further alleged that the central government is actively promoting Hindi and Sanskrit through generous funding, while other Indian languages are being ignored. “Attempts to impose Hindi are ongoing,” he stated, emphasizing the need to protect Kannada.
Siddaramaiah highlighted several initiatives undertaken by the state government to promote and preserve the Kannada language and culture. These include the introduction of Kannada language classes twice a week in Madrasas across the state, a ₹500 increase in monthly pensions for artists (from ₹2,000 to ₹2,500), and the mandatory use of Kannada on products manufactured and sold within Karnataka.
The Chief Minister also criticized the previous government for failing to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the renaming of Mysore State to Karnataka in 2023. “Even though it was a year late, we began the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Karnataka upon coming to power, and we have celebrated it throughout the year,” he said. “Our motto is ‘Hesaraayitu Karnataka, Usiraagali Kannada’ (Karnataka became the name, let Kannada be the breath).” This, he emphasized, demonstrates his government’s commitment to Kannada language and culture.
The Chief Minister concluded by reiterating that the welfare of Kannada and Kannadigas remains the state government’s top priority.
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