K'taka to introduce English in govt schools amid criticism
Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy has reiterated that English-medium learning will be introduced in government schools as was listed in the budget. Reacting to criticism from pro-Kannada activists and political parties, he said, "More than 90% of those protesting have their children studying in English medium." English-medium classes will first be introduced in 1,000 schools on an experimental basis.