Who is a BengalureanThere were nearly 4.4 million migrants in Bengaluru city in 2011, of whom more than 800,000 were from within the greater Bengaluru area. Contrary to the widespread impression, the 2011 Census puts the number of the north-eastern migrants in Bengaluru at only 24,000. When compared with the 2001 figures, only the Kannada speakers and Hindi speakers show a significant increase in the number. The Kannada and Hindi speakers formed 28% and 3%, respectively, of the total city population in 2001. The clamour for an NRC in Bengaluru appears to be driven more by ideological strategies rather than any facts.

Source: Mint October 10, 2019 10:05 UTC