Sridhar Vembu said that he encourages his Chennai employees from other states to learn Tamil as a way to respect their surroundings and foster community integration.

A recent post by Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu has sparked a fiery debate online. Vembu advised individuals making Bengaluru their home to learn Kannada, calling it a sign of respect.  The discussion stemmed from a post on X featuring two men wearing T-shirts with the slogan "Hindi National Language" and captioned "Perfect T-shirt for a Bangalore trip.

Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu's suggestion that long-term Bengaluru residents should learn Kannada sparked debate on social media. While some agreed with Vembu's emphasis on cultural respect, others argued that it could be seen as exclusionary and impractical.

Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu has urged Bengaluru residents to learn Kannada, calling it essential for respecting the local culture.

Reacting to Vembu's post, Karnataka Development Authority Chairman Purushottama Bilimale said that his request is the 'best guidance' for any Indian language.

Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu stirred a heated debate online when he called on non-native residents of Bengaluru to learn Kannada, deeming it essential for respecting the local culture.