Kannada Groups Demand Shop Signages in Bengaluru Feature Predominantly Kannada After Minister Backs Vernacular Rule
• Union minister Pralhad Joshi agrees with demand that shop signages in Karnataka should be predominantly in Kannada
• Joshi questions why shopkeepers insist on only English signages when not everyone reads English
• Civic rules in Bengaluru state 60% of signage must be in Kannada
• Pro-Kannada groups vandalized over 20 shops in Bengaluru today for not following vernacular signage rules
• BBMP chief gave stores under civic body's jurisdiction until Feb 28 to comply with 60% Kannada signage rule or face suspension of business licenses