Hindi Mandatory in Bengaluru? Viral Social Experiment Sparks Outrage

• A social experiment video proposing mandatory Hindi in Bengaluru has gone viral, triggering widespread online outrage.
• The content creator asked passersby if Hindi should be compulsory, framing it as a petition-driven 'social experiment'.
• Some participants supported the idea, citing the large North Indian population and ease of communication.
• Others firmly opposed, emphasizing Bengaluru's Kannada identity and the non-negotiable respect for local language and culture.
• Social media users criticized the lack of awareness about the city's history and cultural roots, calling for respect for Kannada heritage.