SpiceJet's Marathi announcement makes Kannadigas angry
Synopsis
SpiceJet flights were announcing the touchdown at Belagavi in Marathi saying ‘Belagaonla Swagath Karreth aahe.’ The Kannadigas strongly protested against this and finally SpiceJet has stopped announcing in Marathi but it does not want to announce in Kannada. The Kannada outfits have warned of strong protest if the airline does not introduce Kannada announcement soon.
SpiceJet flights were announcing the touchdown at Belagavi in Marathi saying ‘Belagaonla Swagath Karreth aahe.’ The Kannadigas strongly protested against this and finally SpiceJet has stopped announcing in Marathi but it does not want to announce in Kannada, reported Suvarna News.
SpiceJet started announcing in Marathi without anybody asking for it but now that pro-Kannada outfits are demanding announcement in Kannada it is resisting. That is causing unhappiness among public. Spice Jet had a service between Belagavi and Bengaluru. On Oct 4 after upgradation of the airport it introduced flights to Chennai. Soon after arriving at Belagavi from Bengaluru and Chennai the flight attendants would announce the arrival in Marathi.
Pro-Kannada activists protested that the Sambra airport at Belagavi is in Karnataka and why Marathi announcement. The airline stopped announcing in Marathi but has limited its announcements to English and Hindi, despite request for Kannada announcements. The Kannada outfits have warned of strong protest if the airline does not introduce Kannada announcement as soon as posssible.
Stay updated with the Breaking News Today and Latest News from across India and around the world. Get real-time updates, in-depth analysis, and comprehensive coverage of India News, World News, Indian Defence News, Kerala News, and Karnataka News. From politics to current affairs, follow every major story as it unfolds. Download the Asianet News Official App from the Android Play Store and iPhone App Store for accurate and timely news updates anytime, anywhere.