India • Jun 16, 2025

Bengaluru lecturer forced to resign over language issue

Rupesh Puttur, a Bengaluru college lecturer, claimed he was pressured to resign after answering a student's question in Kannada instead of English. He said the college took disciplinary action and even threatened his daughter's academic record, sparking a heated debate about language rights on campus.

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Incident sparked debate on language rights in India

The incident quickly went viral online, with many people backing Puttur and calling for respect for local languages. The college principal responded by saying they support Kannada and regretted what happened. Later, Puttur posted another video taking back his claims, explaining he acted out of concern for his daughter and that things were settled peacefully.

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