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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has reaffirmed his strong opposition to the imposition of Hindi, warning that the state is ready for another language war if necessary. His comments come amid growing concerns over the Centre’s three-language policy, which Tamil Nadu’s ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has long opposed.The DMK has consistently maintained that Tamil Nadu will only follow Tamil and English as its official languages and has frequently accused the BJP-led Union government of trying to impose Hindi on the state. Stalin’s remarks recall the 1965 anti-Hindi agitations, a landmark event in Tamil Nadu’s political history, during which the Dravidian movement successfully resisted Hindi imposition.When asked whether the Centre’s language policy could trigger another language war, Stalin replied, “Yes, certainly. We are ready for it.”
DMK-BJP Clash Over Hindi Imposition and Language Policy
Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai countered Stalin’s statements, accusing the DMK of hypocrisy on language policy. In a social media post, Annamalai alleged that while DMK leaders publicly oppose Hindi, government school students in Tamil Nadu are denied the opportunity to learn a third language, unlike those in CBSE and matriculation private schools.
“Is Mr. Stalin implying that there is no restriction on learning a third language, but if you want to learn it, you should enroll your children in CBSE or matriculation schools run by DMK members?” Annamalai questioned. He further criticized the DMK’s double standards, stating that the party has “one rule for the wealthy and another for the poor.”He also mocked DMK supporters protesting against Hindi, saying that they seem confused between Hindi and English while making statements. The debate over language policies in Tamil Nadu has been a long-standing conflict between the DMK-led state government and the BJP-led Centre.
Stalin Calls for All-Party Meeting on Delimitation and Lok Sabha Representation
Amidst the ongoing language controversy, Stalin also announced an all-party meeting on March 5 to discuss the delimitation issue that threatens to reduce Tamil Nadu’s representation in the Lok Sabha.Speaking after a Cabinet meeting at the Secretariat, Stalin warned that Tamil Nadu is at risk of losing eight Lok Sabha seats due to population-based seat allocation. He criticized the delimitation process, stating that Tamil Nadu is being penalized for its successful family planning policies that have led to population control.
“Tamil Nadu succeeded in controlling population growth through family planning. Now, because of this, we face the threat of losing eight Lok Sabha seats, which will reduce our representation from 39 MPs to just 31,” Stalin explained.He emphasized that delimitation would not only weaken Tamil Nadu’s voice in Parliament but also affect its ability to push back against policies like the National Education Policy (NEP), NEET, and central fund allocations.Stalin argued that representation in Parliament should be based on developmental contributions rather than population numbers alone. He called for collective opposition to delimitation policies that disproportionately impact states like Tamil Nadu, which have effectively implemented population control measures.
With the Hindi imposition controversy and delimitation concerns escalating, Tamil Nadu’s political tensions with the Centre continue to grow. The state government’s stand against Hindi and the fight for fair representation in Parliament set the stage for further conflicts between the DMK-led Tamil Nadu administration and the BJP-led Union government.
