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The X post was shared with a screenshot with partially visible details of the Swiggy delivery agent. (Photo Credits: X)
The insider-outsider debate is not new in Karnataka, especially Bengaluru. Locals have long advocated for giving preference to Kannadigas in job opportunities.
A Bengaluru woman has stirred a social media storm following her controversial comments about a Swiggy delivery agent. The insider-outsider debate is not a new thing in Karnataka, especially Bengaluru. Locals have long advocated for giving preference to Kannadigas in job opportunities. However, this woman took things to another level with her latest social media post.
In a post on X, the woman, a Swiggy customer, lashed out at the food delivery platform for not having Kannada-speaking delivery agents for service in Bengaluru. She quipped if local people need to learn other states’ languages. The Swiggy customer shared a screenshot of her order details and wrote, “Bengaluru is in Karnataka or Pakistan @swiggy Your delivery guy is neither speaking nor understanding Kannada, not even English. Do you expect us to learn his state language Hindi in our land? Stop imposing things on us and make sure your delivery persons know Kannada.”
The woman’s post sparked several reactions by social media users who schooled her on India’s linguistic diversity and culture.
A user wrote, “Due to the ongoing language tensions in Karnataka, reports suggest that 53 companies have been approached by Surat, Lucknow, and Indore to relocate—14 of which are multinationals. This could significantly affect Bengaluru’s startup culture and global presence. Will the city’s tech hub status remain secure?”
Due to the ongoing language tensions in Karnataka, reports suggest that 53 companies have been approached by Surat, Lucknow, and Indore to relocate—14 of which are multinationals. This could significantly affect Bengaluru’s startup culture and global presence. Will the city’s… pic.twitter.com/5TLIJQKjFA— prakher (@05prakher) September 14, 2024
A user wrote, “As long as the delivery is done on time who cares about the linguistic skills of the delivery boy!”
As long as the delivery is done on time who cares about the linguistic skills of the delivery boy !— EmKay (@Bingo_mk) September 13, 2024
“Is Bengaluru in Karnataka or England? As far as I know, English wasn’t originally a cultural language in Karnataka,” a user slammed the woman.
Is Bengaluru in Karnataka or England? As far as I know, English wasn’t originally a cultural language in Karnataka.— Ashay Pahadia (@PahadiaAshay) September 13, 2024
One sternly asked, “Hindi a state language or national official language??? Three language treaty??? You are above the constitution?? And what has hindi got to do with Pakistan???”
Hindi a state language or national official language???Three language treaty??? You are above the constitution?? And what has hindi got to do with pakistan???— Priyaa Arya (@priyaaarya) September 13, 2024
While a large section of users called out the Bengaluru woman for her harsh comments about the delivery agent, few also supported her, stating people must learn the local language for basic communication in a different state. One user said, “I know the pain, at least you spoke about it Kannada”
What do you think of the incident?
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