Man tells auto driver to speak Hindi in Bengaluru, then this happened

A man told an auto driver to "speak Hindi" in Bengaluru — sparking outrage online.

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00:00He first told an auto driver to speak in Hindi on 19 April 2025.

00:15But later he issued an apology in Kannada on 21st April 2025.

00:19Here's how it started.

00:30The clip showed a heated exchange between the man and the auto driver.

00:37During the argument, the man was heard saying,

00:40speak in Hindi if you want to stay in Bengaluru,

00:42while his friends tried to calm him down.

00:44The confrontation drew sharp criticism, especially from Kannadigas online,

00:48who slammed the man's remarks as disrespectful and culturally insensitive.

00:52In response to the backlash, the man released another video,

00:55this time in Kannada, offering an apology.

00:58First of all, I'm the state, I'm the state, I'm the state of Kannadigas.

01:07I've been the past nine years in the Bengaluru.

01:13I have all my sentiments in this city.

01:19I have all my life in Bengaluru.

01:24I have all my respect in this city.

01:26He said he sincerely apologized if his actions had offended the Kannadigas or hurt anyone's sentiments.

01:32He also mentioned that he went to the nearest police station and offered an apology.

01:36His apology received mixed reactions on X.

01:45Some users acknowledged that he admitted his mistake, while others remained critical.

01:52Though the exact context of the confrontation remains unclear,

02:08the incident once again brought the spotlight back on the sensitive issue of language and identity in Bengaluru.

02:13Well, they'll be guilty...

02:13Well, that's the right to the right to the right to rabbits.

02:16Can are enemies such as the key chimes on the other side?

02:20No, no, no.

02:21We're all around here.

02:22We've got rented.

02:23Well, I'm the system.

02:24Maybe there's a lot to go with you.

02:25He needs to go with a steroid mutilator for March reveal.

02:28Because of all of these developments.

02:29And now I think we're in...

02:30Well, we'll be informed of something.

02:32Let us see you instead of every department.

02:34We're so grateful...

02:35I don't see you in Canada.

02:37truthful