Archive · 28 May 2025
Siddaramaiah Rebukes BJP Over Urdu Grant Criticism
The government gave money to help improve schools that teach in the Urdu language.
Some people from the BJP party criticized this, saying it was unfair and created tension between communities.
The Chief Minister explained that the money is for better classrooms, teachers, and resources for the schools, not just the language.
He said that they support many languages in the state, not just Urdu.
He also pointed out that the government gives a lot more money to schools that teach in the Kannada language.
The Chief Minister accused the BJP of spreading false information and trying to cause problems between different groups of people.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah criticized the BJP for its criticism of the Rs 100 crore grant for Urdu.
The grant aims to upgrade Urdu-medium schools with improved infrastructure, teachers, and resources.
Siddaramaiah accused the BJP of stoking communal tension and spreading a false narrative.
The government supports multiple regional languages through dedicated academies.
Siddaramaiah highlighted significant allocations for Kannada-medium education and Kannada cultural initiatives.
- Who
- Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and the BJP.
- What
- Chief Minister Siddaramaiah responded to BJP's criticism regarding the government's allocation for Urdu.
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Why
- To clarify the intent behind the Urdu grant and counter allegations of communal tension.
Government's Perspective
BJP's Perspective
Purpose of Grant
Government's Perspective
The grant is for improving Urdu medium schools and is not solely for the Urdu language.
BJP's Perspective
The grant is an act of religious appeasement.
Kannada Language Support
Government's Perspective
The government is supporting Kannada education with substantial funding.
BJP's Perspective
The government is neglecting Kannada and prioritizing Urdu.
- Urdu Grant Amount
- Rs 100 crore
- Funds for Kannada Education (2025-26)
- Rs 38,688 crore
- Kannada Infrastructure Funds
- Rs 999.3 crore
- Annual grant to regional language academies
- Rs 80 lakh annually
- Number of Kannada academies
- 14