The debate over whether Hindi is India’s national language has reignited after a recent post on The image quickly went viral, particularly among Kannadiga users, sparking anger and frustration as many accused the duo of disrespecting regional languages.
In response to the backlash, towards people who speak Hindi. And the fact is, we don’t care which language you speak when you come to the North.” However, his comments only fueled further outrage among many users, with some expressing their dissatisfaction through harsh remarks.
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Check out the post here:
The image garnered over 3 million views, 24,000 likes, and 2,500 shares.
How did the X users react to the post?
“Your life will be at risk in Bangalore,” one user warned, while others humorously responded, “Belt mt phan ke jana vo khud dene ayenge tumko” (They’ll come to give you a belt). Another user added, “Autowaale se joote khayegaa” (You’ll get hit by shoes from the auto drivers).
Despite the controversy, some users attempted to clarify the issue, acknowledging the sentiment of Hindi speakers while also pointing out the constitutional reality: “Hindi is not the National Language of India. In fact, there is no concept of a ‘Language of India’ stated anywhere in the Constitution.”
As the situation escalated, several users edited the original photo, replacing the slogan with “Hindi is not our national language” in protest. Memes mocking Harsh’s post also started circulating, further amplifying the backlash.
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