Karnataka Congress government makes Urdu mandatory for Anganwadi teacher applicants in Mudigere and Chikkamagaluru, drawing BJP criticism for "anti-Kannada" sentiment.

The Karnataka government, led by the Congress party, has made Urdu a required language for Anganwadi teacher applicants in Mudigere and Chikkamagaluru districts. This decision has drawn criticism from the BJP, which accuses Congress of "anti-Kannada" sentiment and "Muslim appeasement." BJP leaders argue the move promotes Urdu over Kannada, the state's official language, while Congress defends it as not coercing language use.

September 24, 2024
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