Bengaluru, Oct. 23 -- Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw has sought to reassert her Kannadiga roots. In a social media post, she said: "I was born in this city and have spent seven decades loving my city, my Kannada culture, and 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."The statement comes in the wake of online criticism after Mazumdar-Shaw voiced concerns over Bengaluru's struggling infrastructure and growing garbage problem.
The biotech leader had previously called out the city's deteriorating conditions, urging authorities to act swiftly to restore its former glory.
Her remarks have sparked a lively debate on civic pride, ac...