ತಮಗೂ, ತಮ್ಮ ಪ್ರೀತಿಪಾತ್ರರಿಗೆಲ್ಲ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯೋತ್ಸವದ ಹಾರ್ದಿಕ ಶುಭಾಶಯಗಳು! :)
Tamagu, Tamma Preetipaatrarigella Karnataka Rajyotsavada Hardika Shubhashayagalu! :)
Shavan Bhattacharjee is an immigrant to the state of Karnataka like many others. However, what sets him apart is his open heart and a practical mind. He is the kind of a Bharatian who respects every differences this nation carries.
Many people (not only Bharatians but also some foreigners) cry when it comes to learning Kannada when they land in Karnataka or when they plan to move to Karnataka. Their common claim would be 'why should i learn Kannada when i know Hindi or English'. But they don't mind spending months or years learning some alien/foreign language (including English).
It is not only about Hindi speaking people from northern states of Bharata but anyone who migrates to Karnataka and oppose to learn Kannada and expect Kannadigas to communicate in their language or Hindi or English for various reasons.
It is about those immigrants who think that it is ok if they do not learn Kannada even after living here for more than a year but it is not ok if a Kannadiga uses Kannada instead of Hindi/English/etc while communicating with immigrants in Karnataka!
In this article you can find out how an open minded person can become part of Kannadiga community when he/she moves to the state by not questioning native lifestyle.
Shavan Bhattacharjee's Bengali family migrated to Karnataka around 46 years ago. He was born and brought up in Bengaluru.
When people asked him "Why is Karnataka imposing Kannada on outsiders?", he gave an awesome answer which only an open minded and a large hearted person can give. Read ahead his answer in his own words...