‘Tamil Nadu To Face Another Language War If Hindi Imposed’: Udhayanidhi Even As Pradhan Denies Hindi Push Via NEP
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‘Tamil Nadu To Face Another Language War If Hindi Imposed’: Udhayanidhi Even As Pradhan Denies Hindi Push Via NEP

ABP News  

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Sunday strongly opposed the Centre’s three-language policy, alleging that the Union government was attempting to impose Hindi on the state through the New Education Policy. If you are trying to impose Hindi on Tamil Nadu, I am saying now clearly that Tamil Nadu will face another language war," Udhayanidhi said, as quoted by news agency ANI. 'In Tamil Nadu, Some Are Opposing It Because Of Politics': Dharmendra Pradhan Denies Hindi Push In NEP The remarks came after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan refuted the DMK government's allegations, asserting that the NEP 2020 does not impose Hindi on states and that Tamil Nadu’s opposition stemmed from political motives. Tamil Nadu CM Stalin Opposes Three-Language Policy Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin had earlier said that forcing any language as a third language in schools was unnecessary in the age of Artificial Intelligence.

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BJP's Annamalai slams DMK, claims Hindi was a ‘compulsory’ third language under UPA
1 day, 13 hours ago

BJP's Annamalai slams DMK, claims Hindi was a ‘compulsory’ third language under UPA

Hindustan Times  

BJP Tamil Nadu president K Annamalai on Sunday hit out at the ruling DMK and claimed that Hindi was a “compulsory” third language during the Congress-led UPA regime. Annamalai claimed despite ruling Tamil Nadu for many years, the DMK never made Tamil medium of instruction compulsory His remarks come amid the ongoing language debate in Tamil Nadu and other southern …

'Don't use language to hide your corruption': Amit Shah slams DMK in RS
4 days, 10 hours ago

'Don't use language to hide your corruption': Amit Shah slams DMK in RS

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday announced that the official letters from his office would sent to the Chief Ministers, MPs and others, including common people in their respective state languages. This comes amid the row between the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government and the Centre over the implementation of the new National Education Policy and the three-language …

DMK hiding behind Hindi row, lacks courage to translate texts in Tamil: Amit Shah
4 days, 10 hours ago

DMK hiding behind Hindi row, lacks courage to translate texts in Tamil: Amit Shah

India Today  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticised the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government in Tamil Nadu over translating medical and engineering courses in Tamil, accusing the ruling party of lacking the courage to implement such measures. Speaking on the controversy surrounding language in Parliament, the Home Minister declared, “You do not have the courage to translate medical and engineering courses in the …

TN should focus on people’s welfare rather than sending teams on delimitation: Tamilisai
4 days, 16 hours ago

TN should focus on people’s welfare rather than sending teams on delimitation: Tamilisai

The Hindu  

BJP leader and former Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan on Thursday said that the ruling DMK government should focus on the welfare of people in the State rather than sending teams to other States on the proposal delimitation, which is non-existent. Interacting with reporters here, Ms. Soundararajan, said that the DMK government has failed in all aspects of governance including maintaining …

T.N. govt. reiterates its position on two-language policy in the Assembly
4 days, 19 hours ago

T.N. govt. reiterates its position on two-language policy in the Assembly

The Hindu  

The Tamil Nadu government on Thursday reiterated the state’s two-language policy in the Assembly. “As for language policy, this government is firm and strong in its position on two-language policy,” Minister Thangam Thennarasu said, while responding to concerns raised by PMK’s G.K. Mani in the House. As for Mr. Mani’s concerns about students completing their schooling without learning Tamil, Mr. …

Stalin neither alone nor isolated in language row
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6 days, 7 hours ago

Stalin neither alone nor isolated in language row

Hindustan Times  

There is a major transition in the outlook, personality and deliberations of MK Stalin as the leader of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu overshadowing the intermittent phase as the Leader of Opposition made it easy by the degeneration of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam from within. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin …

DMK Ministers take joy in belittling north Indians: BJP leader Annamalai
6 days, 22 hours ago

DMK Ministers take joy in belittling north Indians: BJP leader Annamalai

The Hindu  

BJP state president K. Annamalai on Tuesday alleged that the DMK Ministers take great joy in “belittling our brothers and sisters from Northern India, often forgetting our Tamil values and culture.” Sharing a video of Tamil Nadu Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises T.M. Anbarasan saying, “Those who studied Hindi are rearing cattle, selling pani puri and involved in …

‘Hatred for language not good for country’, Naidu weighs in on language row
1 week ago

‘Hatred for language not good for country’, Naidu weighs in on language row

Hindustan Times  

Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday appeared to lend his support to the Centre’s contentious three-language policy, saying that it was not good to play politics or spread hatred on the issue, and adding that English, Hindi and Telugu were all important. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu Naidu’s comments come at a time when his …

NEP row: Ashwini Vaishnaw backs Centre, says PM Modi wants every language to get due respect
1 week, 2 days ago

NEP row: Ashwini Vaishnaw backs Centre, says PM Modi wants every language to get due respect

Hindustan Times  

Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday backed the central government amid the ongoing row over Hindi language imposition, saying that Tamil is a "sweet language" and that Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants every language to get its "due respect". Ashwini Vaishnaw also recalled how he learnt about the Tamil language from a professor during his time in IIT Kanpur. And …

‘Want Money From Bollywood But Refuse To Accept Hindi’: Pawan Kalyan Slams Tamil Nadu Leaders Over NEP Row
1 week, 3 days ago

‘Want Money From Bollywood But Refuse To Accept Hindi’: Pawan Kalyan Slams Tamil Nadu Leaders Over NEP Row

ABP News  

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Janasena Party chief Pawan Kalyan on Friday criticised Tamil Nadu politicians for opposing Hindi while benefiting from Bollywood's financial prospects. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's son Udhayanidhi Stalin, serving as the Deputy Chief Minister, has also been a film actor and producer. Tamil Nadu's Rupee Symbol Change Amid Language Row Intensifying the ongoing …

G. Babu Jayakumar | Sound, Fury Over NEP’s Three-Language Formula
1 week, 3 days ago

G. Babu Jayakumar | Sound, Fury Over NEP’s Three-Language Formula

Deccan Chronicle  

The recent explosion of angry exchanges between political leaders from Tamil Nadu and Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan in diverse arenas like Parliament, media and social media threw up a political spectacle that many people failed to fathom. Pradhan’s nitpicking on the DMK like recalling the heckling of former chief minister J. Jayalalithaa in the Assembly and proclamations like “Tamil …

TN Budget 2025: No compromise on two-language policy, one lakh new houses, boost for women’s welfare
1 week, 4 days ago

TN Budget 2025: No compromise on two-language policy, one lakh new houses, boost for women’s welfare

New Indian Express  

Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thenarasu on Friday presented the 2025-26 state Budget in the Assembly, unveiling a series of schemes, including the construction of one lakh new houses under the Kalaignar Kanavu Illam housing scheme. The Budget also made significant allocations for the state's flagship welfare initiatives for women, such as the fare-free bus travel scheme and the 'Kalaignar …

Won't give up two-language policy even if Rs 2,000 cr is lost: Tamil Nadu Minister
1 week, 4 days ago

Won't give up two-language policy even if Rs 2,000 cr is lost: Tamil Nadu Minister

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thenarasu reaffirmed the state’s commitment to its two-language policy, declaring that it would not compromise on the principle even if it meant losing Rs 2,000 crore in central funding. Speaking during the Budget session, Thenarasu asserted that Tamil Nadu would stand firm in protecting its self-respect and would not yield to pressure from the Union …

Hindi row takes new turn as Tamil Nadu replaces ₹ symbol
1 week, 4 days ago

Hindi row takes new turn as Tamil Nadu replaces ₹ symbol

Hindustan Times  

Tamil Nadu on Thursday replaced the rupee symbol with a Tamil letter for the logo of the state budget 2025-26, a symbolic move that triggered a political storm and ratcheted up the already simmering tensions between the state and the Centre over language. The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government released a 24-second video to announce the budget, which had a logo …

The Politics of Language: Hindi Imposition, Tamil Resistance, and India’s Linguistic Diversity
1 week, 5 days ago

The Politics of Language: Hindi Imposition, Tamil Resistance, and India’s Linguistic Diversity

The Hindu  

Published : Mar 13, 2025 13:54 IST - 5 MINS READ Though I was born in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, I grew up abroad and was fluent in English before I was in Hindi. She and our three children in their early years spoke to one another in Assamese though they also became proficient in Hindi since we lived in Delhi. Stalin …

India’s war over words
1 week, 5 days ago

India’s war over words

Live Mint  

If you think language is an emotive issue in America, wait until you see India. Since last month, the government of Tamil Nadu, population 77 million, has been in a war of words with New Delhi over the state’s refusal to implement a national education policy that mandates that children must learn three languages, two of which must be native …

NEP row: NSUI protests over Pradhan’s remark on DMK MPs
1 week, 5 days ago

NEP row: NSUI protests over Pradhan’s remark on DMK MPs

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The National Students’ Union of India on Wednesday staged a strong protest in front of Shastri Bhawan against Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s recent “uncivilised” remarks to Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MPs. The protest, led by NSUI Delhi President Ashish Lamba, saw students raising slogans and condemning the BJP government’s disrespect towards regional identities and linguistic diversity. Addressing the …

Kanimozhi slams Nirmala Sitharaman for quoting Periyar without understanding
1 week, 5 days ago

Kanimozhi slams Nirmala Sitharaman for quoting Periyar without understanding

India Today  

DMK MP K Kanimozhi hit out at Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, saying the latter was misrepresenting historical facts and selectively quoting statements to serve a political agenda. Kanimozhi elaborated on Periyar’s remarks on Tamil, which Sitharaman quoted in Parliament to criticise DMK for their extreme resistance to three-language formula under the National Education Policy. In response, Kanimozhi firmly rejected …

Kerala supports three-language policy but opposes imposition of Hindi: Minister
1 week, 5 days ago

Kerala supports three-language policy but opposes imposition of Hindi: Minister

The Hindu  

As the bitter battle between the Tamil Nadu government and the Centre over the three-language policy continues, Kerala Higher Education Minister R. Bindu said on Wednesday that the State has always encouraged the policy but firmly opposes the imposition of Hindi. “We want students to learn foreign languages as well, which is why we have set up the Centre of …

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin alleges National Education Policy is ‘a saffron policy’ and delimitation an exercise to benefit BJP
1 week, 5 days ago

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin alleges National Education Policy is ‘a saffron policy’ and delimitation an exercise to benefit BJP

The Hindu  

Stalin on Wednesday dubbed the National Education Policy a “Hindutva policy” aimed at promoting Hindi, rather than focusing on India’s overall development. The DMK organised meetings across the State against the Centre’s proposed delimitation exercise and alleged Hindi imposition, under the theme, “Tamil Nadu Fights! “My request to Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to stop imposing Sanskrit and start fostering …

‘Saffron policy’: Stalin claims NEP will destroy Tamil Nadu's educational growth
Top News
1 week, 5 days ago

‘Saffron policy’: Stalin claims NEP will destroy Tamil Nadu's educational growth

Hindustan Times  

Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin on Wednesday renewed his attack on the National Education Policy, saying that it was a “saffron policy” aimed at developing Hindi. "We oppose NEP as it will completely destroy Tamil Nadu's education growth," Stalin said, addressing the party rally in Chennai to condemn the Centre. Stalin vs Centre on NEP's 3-language policy A full-blown …

Why is Tamil Nadu at row with Centre over NEP’s three-language formula?
1 week, 6 days ago

Why is Tamil Nadu at row with Centre over NEP’s three-language formula?

Firstpost  

amil Nadu’s DMK government and the Centre are at odds over the three-language formula in the National Education Policy 2020. While Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has accused the Stalin government of a ‘U-turn’ on the PM Shri scheme, the state has alleged the Central government of withholding funds due to its opposition to NEP MK Stalin's DMK is at …

Pradhan makes fresh attack amid NEP furore
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1 week, 6 days ago

Pradhan makes fresh attack amid NEP furore

Hindustan Times  

Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday doubled down on his criticism of Tamil Nadu’s DMK government for opposing and not implementing the National Education Policy 2020. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin have sparred over the National Education Policy 2020. Before Pradhan’s replies, opposition MPs in the Rajya Sabha targeted the government over …

I know 7-8 languages: Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty backs three-language policy
1 week, 6 days ago

I know 7-8 languages: Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty backs three-language policy

India Today  

Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty voiced her support for multilingual learning, stating that it is beneficial to learn as many languages as possible. Addressing the ongoing uproar in Parliament over the three-language policy under the National Education Policy, she said, “I have always believed that one can learn multiple languages, and I myself know 7-8 languages. I always enjoy learning, …

Tamil Nadu government refusing to implement NEP for political reasons: Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar
1 week, 6 days ago

Tamil Nadu government refusing to implement NEP for political reasons: Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar

The Hindu  

Union Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar on Tuesday dubbed the Tamil Nadu Government “hypocrite”, accusing it of refusing to implement National Education Policy 2020 as part of a political agenda since elections were approaching in the State. Speaking to reporters outside Parliament, Mr. Majumdar said that the claims of any differential treatment to Tamil Nadu were false. We …

Stalin Rejects NEP, Slams Centre’s Education Policy
1 week, 6 days ago

Stalin Rejects NEP, Slams Centre’s Education Policy

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Tamil Nadu would not accept the National Education Policy, which was a noxious Nagpur game plan to communalize education and turn it into a privilege of the rich, and continue to oppose it as the valiant MPs from Tamil Nadu took on the Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in Parliament on Monday, impelling him to withdraw his derogatory remarks …

Why NEP 2020 has turned a language battle in Tamil Nadu
1 week, 6 days ago

Why NEP 2020 has turned a language battle in Tamil Nadu

India Today  

In an intensifying confrontation between the Tamil Nadu government and the Centre, chief minister M.K. The core of this resistance stems from concerns over perceived Hindi language imposition, besides potential disruption to Tamil Nadu’s long-established education model, and what the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government views as a violation of cooperative federalism. Critics of NEP 2020 also argue that the Centre’s …

DMK MPs Led By Kanimozhi Protest In Parliament Over NEP Union Minister 'Uncivilised' Remarks Video
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2 weeks ago

DMK MPs Led By Kanimozhi Protest In Parliament Over NEP Union Minister 'Uncivilised' Remarks Video

ABP News  

DMK MP Kanimozhi, along with other DMK MPs and alliance leaders from Tamil Nadu, staged a protest in Parliament on Tuesday against the National Education Policy, the three-language policy and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's remarks on the issue. pic.twitter.com/1RJRDHISHY — ANI March 11, 2025 DMK MP Tiruchi Siva criticized Pradhan’s statement, calling it misleading and reiterating that Tamil Nadu’s …

Will intensify protest in Parliament against Hindi imposition: DMK MP
2 weeks ago

Will intensify protest in Parliament against Hindi imposition: DMK MP

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MP Dayanidhi Maran said on Monday that his party will intensify its protest in Parliament against the Centre’s move to impose ‘Hindi’ in Tamil Nadu. He told this paper that Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is trying to cover up the ‘NEET exam fiasco’ by bringing up the three-language policy in Tamil Nadu. Maran also …

World discussing multilingualism, where are we trapped: Education Minister Pradhan on three-language row
2 weeks ago

World discussing multilingualism, where are we trapped: Education Minister Pradhan on three-language row

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Combative Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday lashed out at the opposition amid a raging controversy around the three-language formula in the National Education Policy, saying at a time when “the world is discussing multilingualism, where are we trapped?” Replying to a discussion on the functioning of his ministry in the Rajya Sabha, Pradhan said, “The DMK’s latest …

'DMK Made A U-Turn': Dharmendra Pradhan On NEP As Oppn Alleges 'Unparliamentary' Remarks On TN
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2 weeks ago

'DMK Made A U-Turn': Dharmendra Pradhan On NEP As Oppn Alleges 'Unparliamentary' Remarks On TN

ABP News  

New Delhi, Mar 10 Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday accused the Tamil Nadu government of being "dishonest" and doing a U-turn on the implementation of the new National Education Policy, drawing a sharp retort from DMK and other opposition parties which alleged that he had hurt the state's pride. Earlier, replying to a question on the PM SHRI …

Dharmendra Pradhan defends NEP amid DMK protest: ‘Only Tamil in PM SHRI schools'
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Dharmendra Pradhan defends NEP amid DMK protest: ‘Only Tamil in PM SHRI schools'

Hindustan Times  

Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday responded to the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam -led Tamil Nadu government's opposition to the National Education Policy and the three-language policy. If the Tamil Nadu government agrees to that path, we have no objection in giving them PM SHRI allocation,” ANI quoted Pradhan as saying outside the Parliament. DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran refuted claims …

Dharmendra Pradhan slams DMK over NEP and language row: 'They are not committed to students of Tamil Nadu'
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Dharmendra Pradhan slams DMK over NEP and language row: 'They are not committed to students of Tamil Nadu'

India TV News  

Dharmendra Pradhan slams DMK over NEP and language row: 'They are not committed to students of Tamil Nadu' Pradhan accused the DMK of being "dishonest" and "politically motivated," claiming the party is endangering the future of Tamil Nadu's students by opposing the New Education Policy. The remarks come amid growing tensions between the Centre and Tamil Nadu's ruling party over …

On language issue, Pradhan revived a fight he could never win, says CM Stalin
2 weeks, 3 days ago

On language issue, Pradhan revived a fight he could never win, says CM Stalin

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Sharing his 10th and concluding part of the series of letters he has been writing in the party organ Murasoli against ‘Hindi imposition’, Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin, in a message on X, on Friday blamed Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for “reviving a fight” on the language issue that “he can never win”. Stating that “the …

Andhra's Nara Lokesh breaks ranks with neighbours: Hindi imposition won't happen
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Andhra's Nara Lokesh breaks ranks with neighbours: Hindi imposition won't happen

India Today  

Andhra Pradesh IT and Human Resources Development Minister Nara Lokesh dismissed fears of Hindi imposition, stating that India’s linguistic diversity would prevent any such move. When I met the Education Minister, he was more focused on promoting Telugu as the medium of instruction in the state," Lokesh said, adding that the NDA government had shown trust in strengthening mother tongues. …

Will implement three-language policy upon coming to power in 2026, says Annamalai
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Will implement three-language policy upon coming to power in 2026, says Annamalai

The Hindu  

The BJP would implement the three-language policy in Tamil Nadu once it comes to power in 2026, the party’s State unit president K. Annamalai said here on Friday. From being considered an “untouchable”, the BJP has grown into a formidable force in the State’s political sphere, Mr. Annamalai said, adding that the desire among political parties to join hands with …

'I learnt Hindi to take on Modi', says Revanth Reddy amid language row
2 weeks, 3 days ago

'I learnt Hindi to take on Modi', says Revanth Reddy amid language row

India Today  

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy strongly opposed the imposition of Hindi, stating that the language should remain an option rather than being forced upon people. Speaking at the India Today Conclave 2025, Reddy criticised the BJP-led central government’s push for Hindi, arguing that linguistic diversity should be respected and preserved. Don’t force Hindi on us,” Reddy said, questioning the …

Indian Express lets TN Minister fan language hysteria with a diatribte on 'Hindi imposition'
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Indian Express lets TN Minister fan language hysteria with a diatribte on 'Hindi imposition'

Op India  

DMK, the ruling party in Tamil Nadu, is kicking up a storm over the three-language formula in the NEP 2020, crying ‘Hindi imposition’ despite the policy’s clear stance that Hindi is not mandatory. Days after Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin claimed that adopting NEP would impose “2000-year regression” in the state, Minister for Information Technology and Digital Services, Palanivel Thiaga …

'Introduce Medical, Engineering Courses In Tamil': Shah To Stalin Amid Language Row
2 weeks, 4 days ago

'Introduce Medical, Engineering Courses In Tamil': Shah To Stalin Amid Language Row

ABP News  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah reignited discussions on language policy in India by advocating for the introduction of Tamil as a medium of instruction in medical and engineering courses. He also urged Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin to take proactive steps in introducing Tamil as a medium of instruction in professional courses. "I want to urge the CM of …

M.K. Stalin language row: T.N. CM says Dravidam does not take dictations from Delhi, it sets the course for nation to follow
Top News
2 weeks, 4 days ago

M.K. Stalin language row: T.N. CM says Dravidam does not take dictations from Delhi, it sets the course for nation to follow

The Hindu  

Accusing Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan of provoking Tamil Nadu by threatening it to implement the three language formula, Chief Minister M.K. Tamil Nadu will not be blackmailed into surrendering,” Mr. Stalin posted on X, referring to his series of letters to DMK cadres on alleged Hindi imposition. Calling it as “the biggest irony” Mr. Stalin said Tamil Nadu, which …

Annamalai slams Stalin’s ‘Hindi imposition’ drama, tells DMK to stop swinging paper swords
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Annamalai slams Stalin’s ‘Hindi imposition’ drama, tells DMK to stop swinging paper swords

Op India  

The debate on the alleged third language imposition as part of the National Education Policy in Tamil Nadu has snowballed into an all out battle between the BJP and the ruling DMK alliance in the state. BJP State Chief K Annamlai on Friday claimed that the BJP’s pro NEP signature campaign had received a positive response from the people of …

Stalin mocks Hindi push as 'LKG student lecturing PhD holder', Amit Shah responds
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Stalin mocks Hindi push as 'LKG student lecturing PhD holder', Amit Shah responds

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin launched a fierce attack on the BJP-led Union government over what he calls “Hindi colonialism”, accusing it of attempting to impose the language on non-Hindi-speaking states. The Chief Minister also took aim at the BJP’s ongoing signature campaign in support of the NEP, calling it a “laughing stock” in Tamil Nadu. But even long …

The battle against Hindi imposition: Why Tamil Nadu won't back down
2 weeks, 4 days ago

The battle against Hindi imposition: Why Tamil Nadu won't back down

India Today  

Tamil Nadu’s fight against Hindi imposition is not just politics - it is a fierce movement woven into the state’s social and cultural fabric. And more importantly, would Tamil Nadu have accepted the National Education Policy if Hindi wasn’t part of it? A MOVEMENT ROOTED IN HISTORY Tamil Nadu’s fight against Hindi imposition didn’t start with Chief Minister MK Stalin …

Tamil Nadu will not tolerate 'Hindi colonialism,' says TN CM Stalin
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Tamil Nadu will not tolerate 'Hindi colonialism,' says TN CM Stalin

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu will not tolerate 'Hindi colonialism' replacing British colonialism, Chief Minister M K Stalin said on Friday and accused Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan of provoking the state by threatening it to accept Hindi imposition. He forgot his place and dared to threaten an entire state to accept Hindi imposition, and now he faces the consequences of reviving …

Amit Shah attacks Stalin on three-language issue; asks CM to impart medical, engineering education in Tamil
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Amit Shah attacks Stalin on three-language issue; asks CM to impart medical, engineering education in Tamil

New Indian Express  

RANIPET: Amid the language row in Tamil Nadu involving the ruling DMK and the BJP-led Centre, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday asked Chief Minister M K Stalin to impart engineering and medical education in Tamil in the state and also paid rich tributes to the Tamil language. Targeting the chief minister on the language issue, especially given Stalin's …

Direct T.N., Kerala, West Bengal to implement NEP, says plea in SC
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Direct T.N., Kerala, West Bengal to implement NEP, says plea in SC

The Hindu  

A Supreme Court lawyer on Thursday moved the top court to direct the Tamil Nadu, Kerala and West Bengal governments to implement the National Education Policy, amid a raging debate spearheaded by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Mani argued that the three States must act to protect the fundamental right to education of children by signing the memorandum of understanding …

Demanding linguistic equality is not chauvinism, says T.N. CM Stalin
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Demanding linguistic equality is not chauvinism, says T.N. CM Stalin

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Recalling the quote, ‘when you are accustomed to privilege, equality feels like oppression,’ Mr. Stalin, in a post on X, said: “I am reminded of this famous quote when some entitled bigots brand us chauvinists and anti-nationals for the ‘crime’ of demanding Tamil’s rightful place in Tamil Nadu. The very people who glorify Godse’s ideology …

Let's roar like wildfire: CM Stalin slams Hindi imposition
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Let's roar like wildfire: CM Stalin slams Hindi imposition

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin took to social media website X to evoke the spirit of the 1967 Tamil language protests, urging Tamil Nadu to rise against what he called the imposition of Hindi. "Some entitled bigots brand us chauvinists and anti-nationals for the 'crime' of demanding Tamil's rightful place in Tamil Nadu," Stalin added.The Chief Minister …

'Hindi Is India's Root': Bageshwar Dham Chief Dhirendra Shastri After Stalin's Language 'Imposition' Claim
2 weeks, 5 days ago

'Hindi Is India's Root': Bageshwar Dham Chief Dhirendra Shastri After Stalin's Language 'Imposition' Claim

ABP News  

Hindi Language Imposition Row: A controversy has erupted over the alleged imposition of the Hindi language. Now, Bageshwar Dham chief Dhirendra Krishna Shastri has waded into the controversy, saying Hindi is the root of this country. #WATCH | Delhi: On the three-language policy issue and MK Stalin's remarks, Bageshwar Dham Sarkar Acharya Dhirendra Krishna Shastri says, "The original language of …

Tamil Nadu NEP language row reaches Supreme Court, PIL filed
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Tamil Nadu NEP language row reaches Supreme Court, PIL filed

India Today  

A Public Interest Litigation has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking the implementation of the National Education Policy in the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and West Bengal. The PIL comes amid the ongoing debate over the alleged imposition of Hindi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin’s firm opposition to the three-language formula proposed under the NEP. The …

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