'Bengaluru Is In Karnataka': Cockroach Janta Party's Saurav Das Schooled After Inviting Tamils For Karnataka E

A social media post by Saurav Das, chief spokesperson of the satirical political outfit Cockroach Janta Party, has been schooled by Kannadigas after he specifically invited Tamil-speaking residents to attend a protest in Bengaluru, capital city of Karnataka.

Ahead of a demonstration scheduled at Freedom Park in Bengaluru on Sunday, Das shared a message on social media that read: "A message to my Tamil friends! Do participate in the peaceful protest this Sunday, 4 PM, at Freedom Park, Bangalore! See you all there."

The post quickly went viral, but not for the reasons intended. Many social media users questioned why Das chose to address Tamils while omitting Kannadigas, given that the event was being organised in Karnataka's capital city.

Several users mocked the post and accused Das of displaying a poor understanding of the local demographic. One user remarked that Bengaluru has a larger Kannada-speaking population and questioned why Kannadigas were not directly invited. Another bluntly pointed out that "Bengaluru is in Karnataka."

Some commenters speculated about the reasoning behind the message, with one suggesting that Das either viewed all South Indians as the same or was intentionally targeting specific pockets of the city with a significant Tamil-speaking population. Others wondered whether the invitation was meant exclusively for Tamils living in Bengaluru.

🚨A message to my Tamil friends!

Do participate in the peaceful protest this Sunday, 4 PM, at Freedom Park, Bangalore! See you all there.@Cockroachisback pic.twitter.com/UwQTgPYkx7

— Saurav Das (@SauravDassss) June 12, 2026

The criticism soon escalated, with some users accusing Das of regional insensitivity. One commenter said it was surprising that a spokesperson of a political organisation could make such an apparent mistake, while another sarcastically linked the episode to poor geographical knowledge among younger generations.

As the backlash intensified, Das issued a clarification, insisting that his post had been misunderstood.

According to him, the video was specifically recorded in Tamil and was intended for Tamil-speaking supporters living in Bengaluru, neighbouring districts, and even Tamil Nadu, many of whom were expected to participate in the protest. He also said the message was meant to thank those supporters for their efforts.

Das emphasised that the protest itself had been organised with significant support from members of the Kannada community. He noted that several Kannadiga leaders and activists would be participating in the event and speaking from the stage.

#Important: Since some expert commentators have suddenly discovered a passion for giving GK lessons, let me clarify: this video was specifically addressed to Tamil friends living in Bengaluru and neighbouring districts and state, inviting them to join Sunday’s peaceful protest.… https://t.co/Vw4yMHyB95

— Saurav Das (@SauravDassss) June 13, 2026

"The protest has been organised with the help of Kannadiga friends and community. Their support has been invaluable," he said, adding that the Tamil-language nature of the video may have created the wrong impression.

He further maintained that the event was intended to be a collective and peaceful movement involving people from Bengaluru, neighbouring districts and nearby states. Dismissing the criticism as a "manufactured controversy", Das urged people not to lose focus from the main issue being highlighted by the protest, which was centred around the hashtag #DharmendraPradhanResign.

Despite the clarification, the original post continued to generate debate online, with social media users divided over whether the controversy stemmed from a genuine communication lapse or an avoidable political misstep.