Language Clash: Tamil Nadu's Resistance Against Hindi Imposition

M.K. Stalin, Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister, emphasizes the DMK's stance against Hindi imposition, highlighting Tamils' self-respect. Amid a heated language debate, Stalin recounts historic anti-Hindi movements and accuses the BJP-led central government of enforcing Hindi. Tamil Nadu's language policy remains firm, prioritizing Tamil and English over the three-language formula.

Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister, M.K. Stalin, reiterated the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's (DMK) firm opposition to the imposition of Hindi in the state, asserting that such measures attack the self-respect of Tamils. 'We won't oppose if you don't impose,' Stalin stated, addressing concerns over language dominance.

The DMK claims that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government is enforcing Hindi through the National Education Policy's three-language formula. The issue has sparked a war of words with heightened tensions between the state BJP and DMK.

Stalin recalled the anti-Hindi agitations, dating back to 1937-39, where prominent leaders fought against Hindi imposition. He reaffirmed Tamil Nadu's commitment to its two-language policy—Tamil and English—citing its success in advancing education and employment opportunities.

(With inputs from agencies.)