Kannada as 'ugliest language in India': Google apologises, removes reference after backlash

The search engine giant Google is under storm after its search results show Kannada as the ugliest language in India. Outrage against the tech leader is visible in the Kannadigas, moreover, the Karnataka government has also decided to issue a legal notice regarding the same. 

Apparently, when searched about the ugliest language in India, Google pops out the Kannada language in the same reference. Following this controversy and slamming, the tech giant quickly removed this search and apologised to the people saying the search result did not reflect its opinion. 

Karnataka Minister for Kannada, Culture and Forest, Aravind Limbavali while speaking to reporters said that a legal notice would be served to Google for showing such an answer. He later took to Twitter to express his outrage and demanded an apology from Google to Kannada and Kannadigas. 

Showing Kannada in poor light "...Is merely an attempt by Google to insult this pride of Kannadigas. I demand an apology from @Google ASAP to Kannada, Kannadigas. Legal action will be taken against Google for maligning the image of our beautiful language!" Limbavali tweeted. 

Kannada language came into existence as many as 2,500 years ago, the minister said and added that the language has been the pride of Kannadigas through the ages. 

"Search isn't always perfect. Sometimes, the way content is described on the internet can yield surprising results to specific queries,” A Google spokesperson said.  

"We know this is not ideal, but we take swift corrective action when we are made aware of an issue and are continually working to improve our algorithms. Naturally, these are not reflective of the opinions of Google, and we apologise for the misunderstanding and hurting any sentiments.” 

Former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy denounced Google in a series of tweets, while other political leaders such as BJP's Bengaluru Central MP, P C Mohan slammed Google cutting the party lines, and asked it to apologise.