The ongoing “language imposition” debate in Bengaluru has resurfaced, with a Tamil man sharing his frustrating experience on Reddit. He claimed that his Northern colleagues frequently switched to Hindi during office meetings, leaving him feeling isolated and unable to keep up. The man, who moved to Bengaluru years ago and learned Kannada, expressed disappointment over his efforts to request English as a common language being ignored. Despite his polite requests, he said that after a brief period of using English, the colleagues would revert to Hindi.

The post, shared by Reddit user ‘BengaluruDeveloper,’ quickly gained traction, with many users chiming in. While the authenticity of the claim couldn’t be confirmed by Times Now, it sparked a wave of online reactions. Several people voiced their frustrations, noting that this wasn’t an isolated issue in Bengaluru. Non-Kannada speakers have often expressed similar grievances in the past.

One user suggested taking the matter up with HR, arguing that professional environments should prioritize communication in a language everyone can understand. Others supported the idea of using English, pointing out that in a globalized world, it’s crucial to have inclusive communication in workplaces.

The post highlights the broader issue of language and cultural tensions that occasionally surface in Bengaluru’s diverse workplace settings.