Actor Ranjana Nachiyaar quits BJP over language row: Can't compromise Tamil pride
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Actor Ranjana Nachiyaar quits BJP over language row: Can't compromise Tamil pride

India Today  

BJP’s Tamil Nadu Art & Cultural Wing State Secretary, Ranjana Nachiyaar announced her resignation from the party as the debate over the three-language policy in Tamil Nadu intensifies. In a social media post, she accused the BJP of using nationalism and religion for political gains while failing to respect Tamil identity. I can no longer align myself with those who do not acknowledge this.” While she did not explicitly mention the three-language policy, her emphasis on Tamil identity and cultural respect comes at a time when ongoing political tension in the state is rising. Her departure is a blow to the BJP’s Tamil Nadu unit, whose chief K Annamalai has been advocating strongly for the three-language policy.

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DMK Ministers take joy in belittling north Indians: BJP leader Annamalai
6 days, 3 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 …

Kanimozhi slams Nirmala Sitharaman for quoting Periyar without understanding
1 week, 4 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 …

DMK MPs Led By Kanimozhi Protest In Parliament Over NEP Union Minister 'Uncivilised' Remarks Video
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1 week, 6 days 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 …

M.K. Stalin language row: T.N. CM says Dravidam does not take dictations from Delhi, it sets the course for nation to follow
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2 weeks, 3 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 …

Tamil Nadu will not tolerate 'Hindi colonialism,' says TN CM Stalin
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2 weeks, 3 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 …

AIADMK expels former MLA KS Vijayakumar for supporting BJP’s three-language policy campaign
2 weeks, 3 days ago

AIADMK expels former MLA KS Vijayakumar for supporting BJP’s three-language policy campaign

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Friday expelled former MLA KS Vijayakumar, who represented Gummidipoondi Assembly constituency from 2006 to 11, for acting against the party’s objectives and ideology. While the letter issued by EPS in this regard did not mention any specific reason, his expulsion came after he signed the signature campaign launched on Wednesday by the …

Chandrababu Naidu says, ‘better to learn Hindi’ amid language row between Centre and Tamil Nadu
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Chandrababu Naidu says, ‘better to learn Hindi’ amid language row between Centre and Tamil Nadu

India TV News  

Chandrababu Naidu says, ‘better to learn Hindi’ amid language row between Centre and Tamil Nadu Unlike Tamil Nadu’s ruling party DMK, which has rejected the three-language policy, Naidu said that he sees value in languages and asserted in promoting multiple languages. Amid the ongoing political slugfest over three-language policy between the Centre and Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N …

‘Make Tamil an official language on par with Hindi…’: Stalin slams BJP
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

‘Make Tamil an official language on par with Hindi…’: Stalin slams BJP

Hindustan Times  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Wednesday called out BJP's actions, urging them to make Tamil an official language, halt Hindi imposition, and prioritize Tamil Nadu's development rather than symbolic gestures like installing Sengol. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin criticised the BJP's activities, calling on them to stop imposing Hindi, make Tamil an official language, and …

Tamil Nadu Today | EPS hints at alliance with BJP again
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Tamil Nadu Today | EPS hints at alliance with BJP again

The Hindu  

AIADMK to forge alliance with BJP again? Replying to a comment on giving a Rajya Sabha seat to DMDK as promised by AIADMK during the 2024 parliamentary elections, Mr. Palaniswami denied it 2. has Hindi teaching institution, why north India does not have institution to teach Dravidian languages: CM Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president M.K. Further, when Hindi-teaching …

Stalin slams BJP on only Hindi promotion, Annamalai fires back on DMK's policies
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Stalin slams BJP on only Hindi promotion, Annamalai fires back on DMK's policies

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin launched a fresh attack against the BJP, accusing the party of imposing Hindi on non-Hindi-speaking states. “How many Uttar Bharat Tamil Prachar Sabhas have been established in North India in all these years?” Stalin reiterated Tamil Nadu’s long standing resistance to Hindi imposition, arguing that the state’s demand was about protecting linguistic identity rather …

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

‘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 …

Tamil Nadu BJP To Boycott Stalin-Led Meeting On Delimitation Announces Signature Drive To Support 3-Language Policy
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Tamil Nadu BJP To Boycott Stalin-Led Meeting On Delimitation Announces Signature Drive To Support 3-Language Policy

ABP News  

Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party President K Annamalai has announced that the party will boycott the all-party meeting to be convened by Chief Minister MK Stalin on March 5 to discuss the delimitation issue. BJP’s Stand On Delimitation Annamalai criticised Stalin for alleging that Tamil Nadu could lose eight Lok Sabha seats due to delimitation, said that the Chief Minister …

Hate for Hindi, love for Urdu: Amid language politics of DMK, BJP questions MK Stalin’s Urdu promise
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Hate for Hindi, love for Urdu: Amid language politics of DMK, BJP questions MK Stalin’s Urdu promise

Op India  

BJP IT Cell head Amit Malviya launched a scathing attack on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Wednesday over the latter’s opposition to the three-language formula under the National Education Policy. Terming Stalin’s opposition to the three-language formula as ‘political opportunism’, Malviya wrote on X, “The glaring hypocrisy of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin assured the… pic.twitter.com/fxhmRV4KQK …

Tamil Nadu Hindi row: DMK’s Kanimozhi clarifies – not against Hindi, but oppose its imposition
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Tamil Nadu Hindi row: DMK’s Kanimozhi clarifies – not against Hindi, but oppose its imposition

Live Mint  

Tamil Nadu Hindi row: Senior DMK leader Kanimozhi has said that the ruling party of Tamil Nadu was not against any language but against the ‘imposition’ of Hindi by the Centre. Kanimozhi’s clarification comes amid the war of words between the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government in Tamil Nadu and the Bharatiya Janata Party government at the centre over the alleged …

Tamil Nadu language row turns sour for BJP, actor Ranjana Natchiyaar leaves party to join Vijay’s TVK
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Tamil Nadu language row turns sour for BJP, actor Ranjana Natchiyaar leaves party to join Vijay’s TVK

Live Mint  

Actor-turned-politician Ranjana Natchiyaar, on Tuesday, February 25, resigned as a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party over the ‘Hindi imposition’ allegations against the Central government. Ranjana Natchiyaar said she had no place in a party which “disregards Tamil identity.” The DMK in Tamil Nadu has accused the Centre of imposing Hindi on the state through the three-language formula in the …

TN people aware of 'setting' between DMK, BJP on language issue: Vijay at TVK anniversary meet
3 weeks, 5 days ago

TN people aware of 'setting' between DMK, BJP on language issue: Vijay at TVK anniversary meet

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam founder Vijay on Wednesday said that the people of Tamil Nadu need not be educated since they are already aware of what he termed as a “setting” between the BJP and the DMK on the issue of the Union government’s alleged attempt to impose “three language” policy in the State. Addressing the first anniversary of his …

Actor Ranjana Nachiyaar joins Vijay's party after quitting BJP over language row
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Actor Ranjana Nachiyaar joins Vijay's party after quitting BJP over language row

India Today  

Actor-turned-politician Ranjana Nachiyaar, Tamil Nadu Art & Cultural Wing State Secretary who quit the Bharatiya Janata Party yesterday, joined superstar Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam on the occasion of its first anniversary celebration on Wednesday. VIDEO | Tamil Nadu: Actor turned politician and BJP leader Ranjana Nachiyaar joins actor Vijay’s TVK party. He is the hope of Tamil Nadu," she says …

Annamalai slams Vijay over language row, says 'practise what you preach, bro'
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Annamalai slams Vijay over language row, says 'practise what you preach, bro'

India Today  

Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai has taken a dig at actor-turned-politician Vijay over his stance on the language debate, accusing him of double standards. Calling Vijay “bro,” Annamalai questioned why the actor’s children and his own school, Vijay Vidhyashram, followed a three-language policy while his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, advocated for a two-language system. What bro, it’s very wrong …

Stalin says Tamil Nadu ready for 'language war', Annamalai fires back
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Stalin says Tamil Nadu ready for 'language war', Annamalai fires back

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin reiterated his strong stance against the “imposition of Hindi”, declaring that the state is “ready for another language war” if necessary. Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai hit back at Stalin’s remarks, accusing the DMK of hypocrisy when it comes to language policy. He emphasised that Tamil Nadu was under the “threat” of …

MK Stalin opposes Centre's Hindi push, says 'don't challenge Tamil identity'
1 month ago

MK Stalin opposes Centre's Hindi push, says 'don't challenge Tamil identity'

India Today  

Amidst the ongoing language battle, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin criticised Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for trying to impose Hindi under the three-language policy of the National Education Policy. Speaking at an event, Stalin accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of trying to curtail Tamil Nadu’s development.“The nation grows when states grow and become stronger. He responded to Union …

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin says centre can’t impose Hindi as long as DMK exists
1 month ago

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin says centre can’t impose Hindi as long as DMK exists

The Hindu  

Hitting out at Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for seeking to “impose Hindi”, camouflaging it under the National Education Policy’s three-language policy, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. I will not allow efforts to impose Hindi in Tamil Nadu.” The Chief Minister said, “In true federal concept, the Union government should be happy that Tamil Nadu was fast progressing. But unfortunately, …

Amid NEP row, PM bats for education in ‘all languages’: 'There's never been animosity...'
1 month ago

Amid NEP row, PM bats for education in ‘all languages’: 'There's never been animosity...'

Hindustan Times  

Amid the Centre vs Tamil Nadu government faceoff over the three-language mandate under the National Education Policy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asserted that there has never been any animosity between languages of India since they influence and enrich each other. Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday asked the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government to “rise above politics” over the …

Centre vs. Tamil Nadu row: Udhayanidhi Stalin hits back at Dharmendra Pradhan
1 month ago

Centre vs. Tamil Nadu row: Udhayanidhi Stalin hits back at Dharmendra Pradhan

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, on Friday hit back at Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for attacking Chief Minister M.K. Earlier in the day, Pradhan had attacked Stalin over the ongoing row on the implementation of NEP and accused him of "spinning progressive reforms into threats to sustain political narratives". In a letter to Stalin, Pradhan said the …

Highly inappropriate for a State to view NEP 2020 with myopic vision : Pradhan urges Tamil Nadu to adopt policy
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1 month ago

Highly inappropriate for a State to view NEP 2020 with myopic vision : Pradhan urges Tamil Nadu to adopt policy

New Indian Express  

Dismissing concerns of linguistic imposition, the minister said that the NEP upholds linguistic freedom and aims to revive the teaching of Indian languages, including Tamil, which he said had been sidelined over the years. He also defended the three-language policy, stating that it had been part of India’s education framework since 1968 but was never fully implemented, leading to an …

'Myopic view': Education minister on Tamil Nadu opposing 3-language policy
1 month ago

'Myopic view': Education minister on Tamil Nadu opposing 3-language policy

India Today  

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has written to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, urging the southern state to “rise above political differences” for the benefit of students. Expressing disappointment over Tamil Nadu’s continued resistance to the policy, Pradhan criticised the state government for viewing NEP through a “myopic vision” and spinning progressive reforms into political narratives. Pradhan concluded by …

Tamil Nadu: Udhayanidhi Stalin leads DMK protest against National Education Policy, claims 'Hindi imposition'
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1 month ago

Tamil Nadu: Udhayanidhi Stalin leads DMK protest against National Education Policy, claims 'Hindi imposition'

Op India  

DMK organized a major protest in Chennai against the BJP-led union government concerning the New Education Policy, the Trilingual Language System, and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. In the union budget 2025, the funds that must be shared with all states were majorly given to Uttra Pradesh and Gujarat states, and Tamilnadu was neglected completely.” He added, “Union Education Minister …

‘Hindi destroyed local languages, same will happen if…’: Udhayanidhi Stalin sparks controversy again
1 month ago

‘Hindi destroyed local languages, same will happen if…’: Udhayanidhi Stalin sparks controversy again

Live Mint  

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin stirred controversy on Wednesday, February 19, by saying that the imposition of Hindi in Tamil Nadu would threaten the survival of the Tamil language, similar to its impact on various North Indian languages, such as Rajasthani, Haryanvi, Bhojpuri, and Bihari. He added that nearly 99 per cent of Tamils working in prestigious organisations …

Udhayanidhi Stalin warns Centre: Don't trigger another language war in TN
1 month ago

Udhayanidhi Stalin warns Centre: Don't trigger another language war in TN

Deccan Chronicle  

The DMK staged a large-scale protest in Chennai against the BJP-led Union Government, opposing the New Education Policy, the Trilingual Language System, and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s stance on fund allocation.Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin led the protest, joined by leaders from DMK alliance parties, including MDMK’s Vaiko MP, Congress State President Selvaperunthagai, VCK’s Thirumavalavan MP, IUML’s …

Udhayanidhi warns of another language war if BJP govt. imposes Hindi on T.N.
1 month ago

Udhayanidhi warns of another language war if BJP govt. imposes Hindi on T.N.

The Hindu  

DMK youth wing leader and Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Tuesday said that Tamil Nadu would not hesitate to launch another “language war” if the “fascist BJP government” refused to listen to the sentiments of Tamils. If Hindi is imposed on us, not hundred, but thousands of youth are ready to sacrifice their lives to protect Tamil and our …

MK Stalin vs Dharmendra Pradhan: Centre can’t blackmail, says DMK leader; union minister fires back with Hindi argument
1 month, 1 week ago

MK Stalin vs Dharmendra Pradhan: Centre can’t blackmail, says DMK leader; union minister fires back with Hindi argument

Live Mint  

As the war of words between the DMK and central government heats up, Union Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday said that the Centre will implement the New Education Policy across India, dismissing the Tamil Nadu government’s opposition to the NEP as “politics”. NEP does not impose Hindi: Dharmendra Pradhan Acknowledging that Tamil is one of the oldest languages, Pradhan …

Language policy row: Dharmendra Pradhan has insulted people of Tamil Nadu, says Manickam Tagore
1 month, 1 week ago

Language policy row: Dharmendra Pradhan has insulted people of Tamil Nadu, says Manickam Tagore

The Hindu  

Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan has insulted the people of Tamil Nadu with his “arrogant” statement that the Centre would not release funds to the State until the government accepted the three-language policy under the National Education Policy, said Congress MP B. Manickam Tagore in Virudhunagar on Monday. When this was the case with respect to Tamil Nadu, the …

Some friends in Tamil Nadu are doing politics, says Dharmendra Pradhan as DMK hits out over ‘Hindi imposition’
1 month, 1 week ago

Some friends in Tamil Nadu are doing politics, says Dharmendra Pradhan as DMK hits out over ‘Hindi imposition’

The Hindu  

Following the allegations of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government of language imposition and funds not been released for the implementation of the National Education Policy in Tamil Nadu, Union Education Minister Dharmendra said that the Central government is committed to implementing National Education Policy. Earlier Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister and DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin on Monday hit out at …

Dharmendra Pradhan’s comments on NEP: Tamils will not accept brash blackmail, says CM Stalin
1 month, 1 week ago

Dharmendra Pradhan’s comments on NEP: Tamils will not accept brash blackmail, says CM Stalin

The Hindu  

Strongly reacting to Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan’s comments on Tamil Nadu’s position against the National Education Policy and the three language formula, Chief Minister M.K. Referring to Mr. Pradhan’s observations that Tamil Nadu would have to come to terms with the Indian Constitution, Mr. Stalin questioned: “Which section of the Indian Constitution is making the three-language policy mandatory? …

TN politics: Tamil nationalism versus Dravidian identity
2 months, 3 weeks ago

TN politics: Tamil nationalism versus Dravidian identity

Hindustan Times  

There is a subtle but an influential intersection of the debate between Tamil nationalism and Dravidian identity in Tamil Nadu politics for over a decade. There are curious and interesting dimensions to this debate with the Tamil nationalists seeking separate identity based on language, culture and politics while advocates of Dravidian identity emphasising that Tamil nationalism is intrinsic to the …

Annamalai Campaigns For BJP In Mumbai, Slams Sam Pitroda Remark No Opposition To Hindi In Tamil Nadu
10 months, 1 week ago

Annamalai Campaigns For BJP In Mumbai, Slams Sam Pitroda Remark No Opposition To Hindi In Tamil Nadu

ABP News  

Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai has made significant strides in Mumbai as part of his election campaign for Bharatiya Janata Party. Acknowledging Prime Minister Narendra Modi's developmental efforts in Tamil Nadu, Annamalai emphasised BJP's presence and contributions across various states. Addressing recent controversies, Annamalai weighed in on statements made by Former Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress Sam Pitroda regarding …

Watch | AIADMK-BJP break-up: Advantage DMK?
1 year, 5 months ago

Watch | AIADMK-BJP break-up: Advantage DMK?

The Hindu  

The political landscape in Tamil Nadu is all set to change, with the AIADMK exiting the NDA alliance, led by the BJP. The party walked out of the alliance this time, accusing the BJP State leadership, of deliberately, with mala fide intention, defaming its icons, including former Chief Ministers CN Annadurai and Jayalalithaa. The AIADMK did take it up with …

‘Hindi imposition’, says MK Stalin on new bills; Centre calls it petty politics
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Hindi imposition’, says MK Stalin on new bills; Centre calls it petty politics

Hindustan Times  

A fresh war of words emerged between the Tami Nadu government led by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the central government led by the Bharatiya Janata Party after chief minister M K Stalin on Friday called the Centre’s three new bills that are set to replace the country’s criminal laws as an “audacious attempt” of Hindi imposition. Union education Dharmendra …

As BJP members quit to join AIADMK, a question mark on Annamalai's style of functioning
2 years ago

As BJP members quit to join AIADMK, a question mark on Annamalai's style of functioning

India Today  

Thirteen Bharatiya Janata Party functionaries from its IT wing quit the party to join the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on March 8. Though analysts say this might not end up being a big setback for the BJP, they suggest that it does raise questions about the leadership style and functioning of BJP's Tamil Nadu chief K Annamalai. While …

Tamil Nadu BJP leader quits party, cites lack of respect for women
2 years, 2 months ago

Tamil Nadu BJP leader quits party, cites lack of respect for women

India Today  

Suspended Tamil Nadu BJP leader Gayathri Raghuram on Monday announced her decision to quit the party and cited a lack of respect for women within the party as the reason for her move. Gayathri Raghuram, who headed the cultural wing of the party, was removed from her post after voicing her concern over a phone recording where BJP leader Trichy …

BJP’s state-wide protest to ‘Save Tamil’
2 years, 4 months ago

BJP’s state-wide protest to ‘Save Tamil’

Deccan Chronicle  

CHENNAI: The BJP organised protests in at least 60 places across the State on Thursday reportedly to ‘Save Tamil’ and condemn the DMK government for allegedly using ‘Hindi imposition’ for achieving political gains. State president of the party, K Annamalai, led the protest in Cuddalore, where he said they wanted an opportunity to learn a third language in State schools …

Tamil Nadu BJP chief speaks against Hindi imposition as DMK calls for protest
2 years, 5 months ago

Tamil Nadu BJP chief speaks against Hindi imposition as DMK calls for protest

Deccan Chronicle  

CHENNAI: BJP state president K. Annamalai said on Thursday that any entrance examination in India could be held only as per the Schedule Eight of the Constitution and that only the languages listed in that schedule were the official languages even as the DMK’s youth and students’ wings had called for a state-wide protest against ‘Hindi imposition’. Speaking to media …

BJP condemns provocative statements of DMK MP A Raja against Hindus
2 years, 6 months ago

BJP condemns provocative statements of DMK MP A Raja against Hindus

Op India  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has vehemently condemned the provocative statements of DMK MP A Raja against Hindus and has also doubted the ‘state of affairs’ in Tamil Nadu. pic.twitter.com/UntspDKdQ3 — K.Annamalai September 12, 2022 Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MP A Raja stirred outrage after making insulting remarks toward Hindus. Speaking at the event, A Raja said, “All individual institutions like Election …

Who is K Annamalai, lone BJP state chief to attend Ram Nath Kovind's farewell dinner
2 years, 8 months ago

Who is K Annamalai, lone BJP state chief to attend Ram Nath Kovind's farewell dinner

India Today  

The journey that IPS K Annamalai took up in 2019 by removing his khaki and wearing the white shirt and white veshti to mingle among the common people of Tamil Nadu surprised many political commentators. Recently, when a farewell dinner was hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the outgoing President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, Annamalai was the only …

Rahul Gandhi to attend MK Stalin’s book launch, strengthen ties with DMK leader
3 years ago

Rahul Gandhi to attend MK Stalin’s book launch, strengthen ties with DMK leader

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to visit Chennai, Tamil Nadu on Monday for the launch of chief minister MK Stalin’s autobiographical book ‘Ungalil Oruvan’, after which he will also meet newly-elected Congress members of civic bodies. The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief’s book launch will take place at Chennai Trade Centre at 3:30 p.m., following which Gandhi will …

Rahul Gandhi launches Cong’s Tamil Nadu poll campaign, hits out at PM Modi
4 years, 2 months ago

Rahul Gandhi launches Cong’s Tamil Nadu poll campaign, hits out at PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government of disrespecting the language and culture of the people of Tamil Nadu as he kicked off the party’s campaign for the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly polls. The former Congress president also targeted the BJP’s ideological parent, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. “Currently, they are trying to bring one …

Is BJP playing language tune to woo Tamils?
5 years, 5 months ago

Is BJP playing language tune to woo Tamils?

Deccan Chronicle  

CHENNAI: Some recent developments both within the country and abroad have raised the poser in political circles here whether the BJP and the Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi is taking the language route to win the Tamil hearts. Even as saffron parties have opined that the anti-Hindi outbursts by the Dravidian parties attacking the imposition of Hindi by the Centre, …

From Tihar, Chidambaram calls for Tamil unity
5 years, 5 months ago

From Tihar, Chidambaram calls for Tamil unity

India TV News  

If the Tamil people are united and speak in one voice, everyone will acknowledge the greatness of their language and culture, saud senior Congress leader P Chidambaram, who is lodged in Tihar Jail in connection with the INX Media case, on Sunday. "If the Tamil people are united and speak in one voice, everyone will acknowledge the greatness of Tamil …

BJP slams DMK for its stance on Hindi
5 years, 6 months ago

BJP slams DMK for its stance on Hindi

India TV News  

Chennai, Sep 19 The BJP has slammed DMK for its stance on Hindi, saying if the regional party was so strongly against this language, the schools owned by its functionaries should not have CBSE syllabus as Hindi is taught in that. "The schools owned by DMK functionaries should shift to state board syllabus from CBSE stream," BJP's National Secretary H …

Hindi push assault on diversity, India’s spirit
5 years, 6 months ago

Hindi push assault on diversity, India’s spirit

Deccan Chronicle  

On Hindi Divas, when Union home minister and BJP president Amit Shah gave an impassioned speech about the “need of our country to have one language, so that foreign languages don’t find a place”, one wonders why he use ‘languages’ in plural! Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee, the founder of the Jan Sangh, which was the BJP’s predecessor, favoured Hindi but …

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