Kannadiga Flags Bengaluru’s Shrinking Local Population. Of Course, It Is Viral – 1v1 Video Chat & LIve Streaming & Influencer Subscription

Bengaluru has long been a magnet for those seeking better jobs and opportunities. As India’s IT capital, it draws thousands of newcomers from across the country each year. However, this steady influx has also sparked ongoing debates, particularly between locals and non-locals. At the heart of the issue is growing concern that the rising migrant population is straining the city’s infrastructure, diluting its local culture, and slowly reshaping Bengaluru’s identity.
A recent Reddit post brought this conversation back into focus. The user, identifying as a Kannadiga, shared their concern about the future of locals in the city. “As a Kannadiga, I seriously think there will be no local state population in the city in 10 years. This is so concerning,” they wrote.
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As A Kannadiga I seriously think there will be no local state population in the city in 10 years, this is so concerning
byu/OTGOp inBengaluru

The post gained significant attention online. While some users agreed with the user and shared similar concerns, others pointed out different angles. Here’s a glimpse at what people had to say:
One user pointed out the divide within the city, writing, “It depends; if you are talking about IT hubs of Bangalore east and north, then it has always been like this. South and West Bangalore will still have a Kannada majority even in the future.”
Another added, “Just chill. Most of the people here are part of a floating population. They’re here only because there aren’t enough jobs elsewhere. Take the jobs away, and they’ll leave.”
Someone blamed the way cities are developed: “That’s why I hate the concentration of jobs in a few cities. No one wants to leave their hometown, but they have no choice. Every state should have a region like Delhi NCR.”
“I’m from a Kannada-speaking family in Andhra, living here for a year now. But even local delivery people start conversations in Hindi. Why are locals speaking another language in their own state?” an individual shared.
A Redditor highlighted the bigger issue, writing, “More than migrants, the problem is bad infrastructure. There’s no proper garbage disposal, no drainage, just concrete everywhere. The sad part is, people seem okay living like this.”
Last year, Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu sparked a debate with a post asserting that anyone who considers Bengaluru their “home” should make an effort to speak Kannada, calling it “disrespectful” not to do so.