Siddaramaiah Writes To Kerala CM 'Dont Force Malayalam In Kannada Schools'

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah wrote to his Kerala counterpart Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday expressing serious concern over his government’s proposed Malayalam Language Bill, which mandates Malayalam as the compulsory first language even in Kannada-medium schools in Kerala especially Kasargod sharing border with Karnataka. 

Considering the proposal Bill a threat to the existence of Kannada schools in Kerala particularly in Kasargod, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah cautioned



Pinarayi Vijayan to exercise every Constitutional right available to oppose the Bill if it is passed.

“I urge the Government of Kerala to reconsider the proposed approach and engage in a broader, inclusive dialogue with linguistic minority communities, educators and neighbouring States. 

Such an engagement will reinforce India’s unity while preserving the dignity of every language and every citizen,” said the Karnataka Chief Minister in the letter.