It is said that the Governor may have sent the ordinance back to the government, considering that the Legislature session is around the corner, official sources said, as per PTI.
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Karnataka Governor Returns Kannada Signboard Ordinance, Deputy CM Shivakumar Urges Reconsideration
The decision to pursue the ordinance was prompted by violent protests from pro-Kannada groups in Bengaluru targeting businesses that did not use of Kannada on nameboards.
On Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot rejecting the ordinance on 60% signage in Kannada, Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar as per ANI said, "It is very unfortunate. The Governor shouldn't have rejected it. It is a state issue. It is the honour of Karnataka. I request the Governor to reconsider the decision."
"There is no objection anywhere. It is a very progressive thought. I request the Governor to reconsider it and give permission that we will pass it in the Assembly. No doubt, we will pass it," he said.
"There is no objection anywhere. It is a very progressive thought. I request the Governor to reconsider it and give permission that we will pass it in the Assembly. No doubt, we will pass it," he said.
#WATCH | On Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot rejecting ordinance on 60% signage in Kannada, Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar says, "It is very unfortunate. The Governor shouldn't have rejected it. It is a state issue. It is the honour of Karnataka. I request the Governor to… pic.twitter.com/kmMZXstOco
— ANI (@ANI) January 31, 2024
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The decision to pursue the ordinance was prompted by violent protests from pro-Kannada groups in Bengaluru targeting businesses that were perceived to not adequately prioritize the use of Kannada on nameboards.
The ordinance mandated the use of Kannada in the upper half of business boards.
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