BENGALURU: Chief minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday once again invoked Kannada pride , saying the Congress government was firm on Karnataka having a state flag He also made it clear that Hindi will not be allowed on Namma Metro run by the BMRCL.“As CM and representative of 6.5 crore citizens, I'm of the firm opinion that Karnataka needs its own flag,“ he said at the Kannada Rakshana Vedike rally at Palace Grounds here.He said the demand for a separate flag will in no way undermine the national flag.“It's not mentioned anywhere that there should not be a separate flag for the state. By having a separate flag for Karnataka doesn't mean we'll lose our respect for the national flag. The national flag will always be at the highest pedestal,“ Siddaramaiah said.On the Hindi row in Namma Metro, he said: “When there is no Hindi in the Metro of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, why does Karnataka require Hindi? I have written to the Centre that usage of Hindi is impossible and will not be allowed,“ said the chief minister.He said it does not matter which language a person speaks in the state, but each and every person is a Kannadiga and should be a Kannadiga. “There can't be any dispute on this issue. A person may be of any region and speak any language, but by being a resident of Karnataka, each person must first be a Kannadiga,“ he said.Siddaramaiah assured pro-Kannada activists that the government will withdraw all cases filed against them and expressed his gratitude to them for fighting for the language, land and water of the state.