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.

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

Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu's suggestion that long-term Bengaluru residents should learn Kannada sparked debate on social media. While some agreed with Vembu's emphasis on cultural respect, others argued that it could be seen as exclusionary and impractical.

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

Vembu, CEO of Zoho, advocates for Kannada learning among Bengaluru residents, highlighting respect for local culture. His comments drew mixed reactions online.

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.

Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu stirred a heated debate online when he called on non-native residents of Bengaluru to learn Kannada, deeming it essential for respecting the local culture.