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Singer Sonu Nigam Issues Unconditional Apology to Kannadigas
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News18•19-10-2026, 21:48
Singer Sonu Nigam Issues Unconditional Apology to Kannadigas
- •Renowned singer Sonu Nigam has finally issued an unconditional apology to the people of Karnataka after facing massive backlash for comparing linguistic devotion to the Pahalgam terrorism.
- •KRV State President T. A. Narayana Gowda shared a video on social media where Sonu Nigam can be seen apologizing to Kannadigas for his controversial remarks.
- •In the video, Sonu Nigam stated that Karnataka is like his family, he loves Kannadigas deeply, and he is ready to apologize a thousand times if his actions hurt them.
- •Narayana Gowda announced that since the singer has apologized, the Karnataka Rakshana Vedike is calling off the struggle, upholding the cultural heritage of forgiveness among Kannadigas.
Key Questions Answered
Sonu Nigam apologized after facing severe backlash and a police complaint for comparing the linguistic devotion of Kannadigas to the Pahalgam terrorist attack during a concert in Bengaluru in April 2025.
The Karnataka Rakshana Vedike filed a complaint at the Avalahalli police station, staged protests, and urged the Bengaluru Police Commissioner to deny permission for his scheduled October 24, 2026 concert.
The controversy ended peacefully after Sonu Nigam released a video offering an unconditional apology, which led KRV State President T. A. Narayana Gowda to announce that the organization was calling off its struggle.
