Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Kannada Excluded in Railway Exams
Some people in Karnataka are upset because they can't take important railway exams in their own language, Kannada.
A group called Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV) is very angry and says they will protest if the government doesn't fix this.
They remember a similar problem in 2009 and want the exams to be fair for everyone.
The group says that if the government doesn't listen, they might even stop the exams from happening.
They think it's not right that some people can take the exams in Hindi and English, but not in Kannada.
They want the government to make sure everyone has the same chances.
Kannada excluded in railway recruitment exams in Karnataka, sparking protests.
Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV) demands exams be conducted in Kannada.
Previous directive by Railway Minister V. Somanna not fully implemented.
KRV threatens direct action if exams are not made available in Kannada.
Similar issue occurred in 2009, resolved after high-profile intervention.
- Who
- Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV) and Kannada-speaking applicants
- What
- Exclusion of Kannada in railway recruitment exams
- When
- Issue resurfaced recently, with historical context in 2009
- Where
- Karnataka, particularly Bengaluru, Hubballi, and Mysuru
- Why
- Perceived discrimination against Kannada-speaking candidates
- Issue
- Exclusion of Kannada in railway recruitment exams
- Activist Group
- Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV)
- Previous Incident
- July 2009, similar exclusion in D-Group exams
- Current Minister
- V. Somanna
- Protest Threat
- Direct action, potential exam disruptions