Bengaluru woman sparks debate over Swiggy delivery agent's language skills

A Bengaluru woman has ignited a heated debate on social media after expressing frustration over a Swiggy delivery agent who could not speak Kannada. The woman’s post on X (formerly Twitter) raised concerns about the language barrier between local residents and non-Kannada-speaking workers in the city.

Bengaluru is in Karnataka or Pakistan @Swiggy ?
Your delivery guy is neither speaking nor understanding #kannada ,not even #English. Do you expect us to learn his state language #Hindi in our land?
Stop imposing things on us and make sure your delivery persons know #Kannada. pic.twitter.com/smzQ6Mp7SV

— Rekha 🌸 (@detached_98)

Bengaluru is in Karnataka or Pakistan @Swiggy ?
Your delivery guy is neither speaking nor understanding #kannada ,not even #English. Do you expect us to learn his state language #Hindi in our land?
Stop imposing things on us and make sure your delivery persons know #Kannada. pic.twitter.com/smzQ6Mp7SV

— Rekha 🌸 (@detached_98) September 12, 2024

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The post quickly went viral, triggering diverse responses. Many social media users called out the woman for her divisive remarks, emphasizing India’s linguistic diversity. Some users reminded her that Bengaluru’s global presence thrives on inclusivity, and such comments could hurt the city’s reputation as a tech hub.

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One user pointed out that reports suggest 53 companies, including multinationals, have been approached by other cities like Surat, Lucknow, and Indore, potentially affecting Bengaluru's startup culture due to ongoing language tensions.