Influencer Apoorva Mukhija, also known as Rebel Kid, recently sparked controversy with her hateful comments about Kannada people and Bengaluru. Her remarks have been widely criticised for her ignorance and blatant disrespect towards an entire community.

In the viral video with Breif India, Apoorva Mukhija made deeply offensive statements, expressing her dislike for Kannada people and Bengaluru simply because of their language. She went as far as to claim that Kannadigas “don’t have a soul.” At the time when India’s Got Talent is already facing allegations of cultural bias and favoritism. This parallel controversy has intensified discussions on regional discrimination.

Rebel Kid, also known as Apoorva Mukhija, recently made highly offensive remarks in her vlog, stating that she hates Kannada people and Bengaluru because of their language. She went as far as to claim that Kannadigas "don’t have a soul," a statement that is not only deeply… pic.twitter.com/cOtzSwvElt

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Backlash And Online Reactions

Social media platforms have been flooded with criticism, with netizens demanding accountability from Rebel Kid. A user wrote “Wow personal propaganda! I stayed in Bangalore and still miss the people and their hospitality. Devi kahan se ho tum! another wrote “Majority of Bengalureans do not think like her!! Anyway she is paying off now for speaking nonsense!