‘Make travel easy, not complicated’: Kempegowda Airport’s Hindi-free display boards spark controversy, prompts language debate in Bengaluru

Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru has dropped Hindi from its signboards, keeping only Kannada and English. The move triggered a nationwide debate online, with concerns raised over accessibility for millions who rely on Hindi. Some hailed it as a step toward promoting Kannada pride, while others slammed it as exclusionary. Viral videos of the new signs have fuelled controversy, though the airport authority has yet to comment publicly on the change.