JOURNAL ARTICLE

'BJP's deliberate attempt to incite communal tension': Siddaramaiah defends grant for Urdu language.

  • Published In: India Together, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 2

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Abstract

The article discusses the Karnataka government's allocation of Rs 100 crore for the development of the Urdu language, which has drawn criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Chief Minister Siddaramaiah defended the funding, stating it aims to improve Urdu-medium schools and is part of a broader commitment to education, including significant investments in Kannada-medium education. He accused the BJP of inciting communal tensions and spreading misinformation about the government's support for Kannada, emphasizing that the state respects all languages and has dedicated resources for various regional languages. The Chief Minister called for the BJP to clarify its statements and apologize for what he described as divisive propaganda. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:India Together. 2025/05, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Language and Linguistics
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:185471192
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