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Rupesh Rajanna demands Mohandas Pai return Kannada Rajyotsava award

Rupesh Rajanna demands Mohandas Pai return Kannada Rajyotsava award
Image: Asianet Suvarna News

Kannada activist Rupesh Rajanna demanded that Mohandas Pai return the Kannada Rajyotsava award to the government. Rajanna criticized Pai, calling him a 'Kannada traitor' and stating he is 'unworthy of eating Kannada's food.' The dispute arose after Pai questioned the actions of Kannada activist groups, specifically regarding job opportunities for Kannadigas in ITB and private companies.

Originally reported by Asianet Suvarna News Summarised from the source’s public news feed without altering the facts. Read the original report for the full story.
BengaluruKannada RajyotsavaMohandas PaiRupesh Rajanna