Bengaluru, Jan. 9 -- Karnataka has formally raised objections to Kerala's proposed Malayalam Language Bill 2025, asserting that it poses a threat to Kannada-speaking minorities in the border district of Kasaragod.
The Karnataka Border Areas Development Authority (KBADA) submitted a memorandum to Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, highlighting concerns that the legislation mandates Malayalam as the compulsory first language from Classes 1 to 10 across all schools, including Kannada-medium institutions.
The delegation warned that the move could marginalise linguistic minorities and infringe upon constitutional protections.
Governor Arlekar reportedly assured a comprehensive review of the legislation. KBADA has termed the bill unc...