Karnataka CM DKS fulfills long-pending Tulu demand BJP had promised in Hindutva heartland

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has moved to fulfill a long-standing demand of the Tulu-speaking community, a promise that had earlier been made by the BJP in the state's Hindutva heartland. The development marks the end of a prolonged wait for the community, which has been seeking official recognition and cultural attention for years.

The Tulu-speaking belt, concentrated in coastal Karnataka, has been a politically significant region where the BJP had built much of its support base. Despite earlier assurances, the demand had remained unmet, leaving the community waiting for concrete action.

With the latest move, the state government has addressed the issue, signaling a shift in the political dynamics of the region. The decision is being seen as an effort to reach out to the Tulu community and acknowledge its linguistic and cultural identity within Karnataka.