Pro-Kannada group Karnataka Rakshana Vedike has urged the Bengaluru Police Commissioner to cancel Sonu Nigam’s October 24, 2026 concert at Bhartiya Mall, Thanisandra, citing allegedly offensive April 2025 remarks about Kannada speakers. KRV warned of statewide protests, asked authorities to revoke permission if granted, and requested review of a related May 2, 2025 complaint filed at Avalahalli Police Station.