Kannada Minister warns of strict action against job discrimination based on language

Kannada and Culture Minister Shivraj Tangadgi warned that strict action will be taken if employment is denied solely on the basis of the Kannada language. He stated that the government will not tolerate such actions, warning that if similar incidents recur, action will be taken. Tangadgi also stated that commercial establishments' signboards must mandatorily have at least 60% Kannada, citing amendments to the Kannada Language Comprehensive Development Act.