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As the student remarked “he doesn’t know Kannada”, the minister first went for a quirky and calm reply, saying, “Am I speaking in Urdu? Switch on the TV and see.”
Karnataka Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa (M). (Photo: X)
Karnataka Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa was riled up after a student questioned his Kannada speaking skills during a video conference.
As the student remarked “he doesn’t know Kannada”, the minister first went for a quirky and calm reply, saying, “Am I speaking in Urdu? Switch on the TV and see.”
What a shame! How can a person like this be appointed as the Education Minister of the state? A school student openly stated that Karnataka’s Education Minister, Madhu Bangarappa, does not speak Kannada fluently — a fact that has gained attention. Instead of addressing the… pic.twitter.com/eH4293VfQi— Karnataka Portfolio (@karnatakaportf) November 20, 2024
However, as the event to launch a state government programme providing free online coaching for 2,500 CET, JEE, and NEET aspirants neared its end, he lost his cool over the comment seemingly referencing criticism often levied against Bangarappa by the Opposition parties for his limited Kannada skilled. The Congress leader eventually ordered action against the student.
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