KRV Demands Denial of Permission to Sonu Nigam's Bengaluru Concert over Kannada Remark

Sonu Nigam’s October 24 Bengaluru concert in trouble as KRV warns of statewide protests over his alleged Kannada song remark: 'Kannadigas have not forgotten this wound'

The Karnataka Rakshana Vedike has formally urged the Bengaluru City Police to cancel Sonu Nigam's upcoming concert due to contentious remarks he made last year that they believe disrespected Kannada culture. They warn that permitting the event might inflame public sentiment, leading to widespread protests. Specific demands regarding their grievances have been outlined, and ignoring these could escalate tensions statewide.

KRV Demands Denial of Permission to Sonu Nigam's Bengaluru Concert over Kannada Remark

Get latest articles and stories on Entertainment at LatestLY. The Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV) has written to the Bengaluru City Police Commissioner demanding that permission be denied for singer Sonu Nigam's proposed concert in Bengaluru on October 24. Entertainment News | KRV Demands Denial of Permission to Sonu Nigam's Bengaluru Concert over Kannada Remark.

K’taka: KRV urges police to deny permission for Sonu Nigam’s concert

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 14 (IANS) The Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV) on Wednesday has urged the Bengaluru City Police Commissioner to deny permission for singer Sonu Nigam's scheduled concert in the city on October 24, alleging that his remarks comparing Kannadigas' linguistic sentiments to the Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025 had hurt the pride and sentiments of the Kannada-speaking community. In a representation submitted to the P…