Bengaluru, Oct. 15 -- The Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV) has urged the Bengaluru City Police Commissioner to deny permission for singer Sonu Nigam's concert scheduled for October 24, alleging that his controversial remarks about the Kannada language had hurt the sentiments and self-respect of Kannadigas.
In a representation submitted to the police, KRV state president TA Narayana Gowda demanded that permission for the concert be denied or, if already granted, revoked, warning of statewide protests if the event is allowed to proceed.
The controversy dates back to April 25, 2025, when Nigam attended a musical programme at East Point College of Engineering and Technology in Bengaluru. A video of the incident subsequently went viral after a ...