The user said they replied in Kannada and English to the woman. (Representative Image)
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News1803-01-2026, 16:53

Bengaluru Woman's 'Creepy' Language Row: Hindi-Speaking Aunty Refused Kannada Reply

  • A Bengaluru Redditor shared a "creepy" park encounter with an elderly Hindi-speaking woman who insisted on Hindi.
  • The woman questioned the Redditor's lack of Hindi knowledge, despite replies in Kannada and English, triggering a heated debate.
  • Redditor argued Hindi is not the national language, leading to the woman shouting and perceived entitlement.
  • The post reignited a language debate on social media, with many users sharing similar experiences of Hindi imposition.
  • This incident highlights ongoing language tensions in Karnataka, following a recent exclusion of Kannada from a railway exam.

Why It Matters: Bengaluru language debate reignites after Redditor's park encounter with Hindi-speaking woman.

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