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Karnataka to Host First-Ever 'Urdu Habba' at Vidhana Soudha, Celebrating Culture and Heritage
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News18•01-10-2026, 11:08
Karnataka to Host First-Ever 'Urdu Habba' at Vidhana Soudha, Celebrating Culture and Heritage
- •Karnataka is set to host its first-ever 'Urdu Habba' at Vidhana Soudha on November 9 to mark Urdu Day, following the recognition of Tulu as an additional official language in specific districts.
- •The event, confirmed by Minister UT Khader, will be organized by the Minority Welfare Department and aims to celebrate Urdu's culture, heritage, and artistic traditions, showcasing books, cuisine, music, and art forms.
- •Khader emphasized that the festival should not be viewed politically, stating it's about celebrating Karnataka's linguistic diversity, similar to the recognition of Tulu.
- •The timing is significant, as the Urdu outreach follows demands for official recognition of other languages after the Tulu decision, with the SDPI previously advocating for Urdu's additional official language status.
- •While not granting additional official language status, the 'Urdu Habba' at Vidhana Soudha marks a major institutional outreach, placing Urdu firmly in the state's public and administrative space, despite Urdu already having constitutional recognition under the Eighth Schedule.
Key Questions Answered
The Karnataka government is set to host the first-ever Urdu Habba at Vidhana Soudha on November 9 to mark Urdu Day.
The event will be organized under the Minority Welfare Department as a celebration of Urdu's culture, heritage, and artistic traditions.
Urdu is already included in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, meaning it already possesses constitutional recognition.
