New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- Biocon Chair Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw's recent critiques of Bengaluru's infrastructure shortcomings have sparked a furore. Responding to the debate on Wednesday, she said she is a "proud Kannadiga" and expressed her love for Kannada culture.

In a post on X, Mazumdar-Shaw confirmed she was born in Bengaluru. She added that she has spent seven decades loving her city and its culture. She confirmed she can read, write and speak "this wonderful language". "I don't think I am answerable to anyone who questions my loyalty to Karnataka. I am a proud Kannadiga," she wrote.

This clarification followed her strong critiques on 15 October regarding the urgent need for superior infrastructure and rubbish management in the city.

She...