Kannada Activists Halt Bengaluru Concert Over Tamil Songs, Sparking Language Debate

• A live music show at Bengaluru's Forum Mall was briefly stopped by Karnataka Rakshana Vedike activists.
• Activists objected to the absence of a Kannada name board and the exclusive playing of Tamil songs.
• Praveen Shetty, state president of Karnataka Rakshana Vedike, demanded Kannada songs be played, citing priority for local language in Bengaluru.
• Police intervened after mall officials alerted them to the escalating situation.
• Viral videos show an activist questioning why Tamil songs were played in "the land of Bengaluru built by Kempegowda," sparking an online debate.