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Man tells auto driver to speak Hindi in Bengaluru, then this happened
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4/22/2025
A man told an auto driver to "speak Hindi" in Bengaluru — sparking outrage online.
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He first told an auto driver to speak in Hindi on 19 April 2025.
00:15
But later he issued an apology in Kannada on 21st April 2025.
00:19
Here's how it started.
00:30
The clip showed a heated exchange between the man and the auto driver.
00:37
During the argument, the man was heard saying,
00:40
speak in Hindi if you want to stay in Bengaluru,
00:42
while his friends tried to calm him down.
00:44
The confrontation drew sharp criticism, especially from Kannadigas online,
00:48
who slammed the man's remarks as disrespectful and culturally insensitive.
00:52
In response to the backlash, the man released another video,
00:55
this time in Kannada, offering an apology.
00:58
First of all, I'm the state, I'm the state, I'm the state of Kannadigas.
01:07
I've been the past nine years in the Bengaluru.
01:13
I have all my sentiments in this city.
01:19
I have all my life in Bengaluru.
01:24
I have all my respect in this city.
01:26
He said he sincerely apologized if his actions had offended the Kannadigas or hurt anyone's sentiments.
01:32
He also mentioned that he went to the nearest police station and offered an apology.
01:36
His apology received mixed reactions on X.
01:45
Some users acknowledged that he admitted his mistake, while others remained critical.
01:52
Though the exact context of the confrontation remains unclear,
02:08
the incident once again brought the spotlight back on the sensitive issue of language and identity in Bengaluru.
02:13
Well, they'll be guilty...
02:13
Well, that's the right to the right to the right to rabbits.
02:16
Can are enemies such as the key chimes on the other side?
02:20
No, no, no.
02:21
We're all around here.
02:22
We've got rented.
02:23
Well, I'm the system.
02:24
Maybe there's a lot to go with you.
02:25
He needs to go with a steroid mutilator for March reveal.
02:28
Because of all of these developments.
02:29
And now I think we're in...
02:30
Well, we'll be informed of something.
02:32
Let us see you instead of every department.
02:34
We're so grateful...
02:35
I don't see you in Canada.
02:37
truthful
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