Hindi sign at Bengaluru cafe sparks major controversy

A café in Bengaluru, Sri Guru Darshan Cafe, has stirred controversy with a sign that reads “Hindi is the official language.” This message upset many locals and led to a heated debate about language use in Karnataka. Social media users reacted strongly, arguing that Kannada is the official language of the state. Many accused the sign of being provocative and disrespectful to the local culture. Comments ranged from requests for respect for the local language to concerns about whether customers were expected to speak Hindi to dine there. Some speculated that the sign might have been altered or tampered with, questioning its authenticity. One user suggested verifying who was responsible for the board before condemning the business. The police got involved after the backlash. They investigated the situation and found that a man named Babu put up the sign. The café owner had not seen it until the controversy escalated online. Once alerted, the owners quickly took the sign down. Police plan to continue looking into the incident to ensure no wrongdoing occurred.