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Siddaramaiah’s response got here after Kamal Haasan claimed that Kannada was “born out of” the Tamil language.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday responded to actor Kamal Haasan’s latest remarks in regards to the Kannada language, stating that Kannada has a wealthy and historic historical past and that Haasan lacks consciousness of it.
His assertion got here after Haasan, through the audio launch of his upcoming movie ‘Thug Life’ in Chennai, claimed that “Tamil gave birth to Kannada.”
“Kannada language has a very long history… poor Kamal Haasan is unaware of it,” Siddaramaiah advised reporters whereas talking in Kannada.
What did Kamal Haasan say?
Siddaramaiah’s response got here after Kamal Haasan claimed that Kannada was “born out of” the Tamil language.
Haasan’s remark triggered robust reactions from a number of pro-Kannada organisations, which held protests in numerous cities together with Belagavi, Mysuru, Hubballi and Bengaluru.
Protesters argued that Kannada has a legacy spanning hundreds of years. As a mark of protest, they burnt posters of Kamal Haasan in Belagavi and different places, and raised slogans towards him.
The demonstrators condemned the actor-politician’s remarks and demanded a public apology to the folks of Karnataka. They additionally warned that they might block the screening of his movie ‘Thug Life’ within the state if he didn’t apologise.
Meanwhile, Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra additionally criticised Haasan, accusing him of insulting Kannada whereas making an attempt to glorify his personal language. He urged Haasan to supply an unconditional apology to Kannadigas directly.
