In an X post, Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu said that not learning the Kannada language despite living in Bengaluru is disrespectful.

The most recent discussion on this topic was reignited by Sridhar Vembu, CEO of Zoho, who expressed his views on the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, about the importance of learning local languages when moving to different states.

A recent post by Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu has sparked a fiery debate online. Vembu advised individuals making Bengaluru their home to learn Kannada, calling it a sign of respect.  The discussion stemmed from a post on X featuring two men wearing T-shirts with the slogan "Hindi National Language" and captioned "Perfect T-shirt for a Bangalore trip.

Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu’s Kannada-related post for people in Bengaluru didn’t sit well with social media users.

Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu sparked debate by urging Bengaluru residents to learn Kannada, deeming it disrespectful not to. While some supported his emphasis on cultural integration, others raised concerns about potential exclusion and practicality for transient residents.

Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu has urged Bengaluru residents to learn Kannada, calling it essential for respecting the local culture.

Vembu’s comments sparked an online debate over whether learning a language should be a personal choice or a social obligation.

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Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu waded into the language debate that has gripped the state of Karnataka over the past few months. Vembu on Friday shared his take on the issue and said that if one chooses to become a permanent resident of Bengaluru, then they and their kids should make the effort of learning Kannada.

Sridhar Vembu said that he encourages his Chennai employees from other states to learn Tamil as a way to respect their surroundings and foster community integration.