Karnataka Rakshana Vedike hits streets against Sonu Nigam over his anti-Kannada remarks in Bengaluru
Members of Kannada Raksha Vedike stage a protest against singer Sonu Nigam over his Kannada remarks during a recent concert in Bengaluru.
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Hundreds of supporters thronged to the Freedom Park in Bengaluru and raised their voices against singer Sonu Nigam.
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Several people were seen shouting slogans and holding placards against Sonu Nigam.
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In a video shared on social media, Sonu was heard saying: “Kannada Kannada...this is why Pahalgam happened during his gig.”
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As the controversy gains traction, an FIR was registered against Sonu Nigam on May 3, and two days later, the KFCC announced a ban on him from the Kannada film industry.
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The Kannada community and cinema fraternity have expressed their outrage on social media, and pro-Kannada organisations have demanded Sonu Nigam to issue a public apology.
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