Language wars rage, but don't Tamil Nadu, Karnataka have bigger fires to fight?
1 month ago

Language wars rage, but don't Tamil Nadu, Karnataka have bigger fires to fight?

India Today  

Tamil Nadu and Karnataka seem to be in a never-ending language tug-of-war. The BJP’s Tamil Nadu chief, K Annamalai, fired back, calling Chief Minister MK Stalin a liar, insisting that the funds were on their way. Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin warned people that Hindi was eating languages like Haryanvi, Rajasthani, Bihari and called the NEP the centre’s attempt at Hindi imposition, a view that all Dravidian parties seem to agree with. Tamil Nadu took its fight to social media with both BJP and DMK starting a ‘hashtag’ war. Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy had to rush to the city to ensure the safety of bus staff, as pro-Kannada activists ramped up protests following an attack on a Karnataka state bus driver.

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DMK Ministers take joy in belittling north Indians: BJP leader Annamalai
1 week, 1 day 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 …

India’s war over words
1 week, 6 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 …

Kanimozhi slams Nirmala Sitharaman for quoting Periyar without understanding
1 week, 6 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 …

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

Why NEP 2020 has turned a language battle in Tamil Nadu
2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Centre Vs Tamil Nadu: Union Minister Calls DMK Govt, MPs ‘Uncivilised’, Stalin Says ‘Control Your Tongue’
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Centre Vs Tamil Nadu: Union Minister Calls DMK Govt, MPs ‘Uncivilised’, Stalin Says ‘Control Your Tongue’

ABP News  

A fresh controversy erupted on Monday over the National Education Policy and the alleged imposition of Hindi with Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launching a scathing attack on the Tamil Nadu government. Accusing the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam of “ruining the future of students” for political gains, Pradhan’s remarks triggered a sharp rebuttal from Chief Minister MK Stalin, who urged him …

On language issue, Pradhan revived a fight he could never win, says CM Stalin
2 weeks, 4 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 …

The battle against Hindi imposition: Why Tamil Nadu won't back down
2 weeks, 5 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 …

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

Kanimozhi, Annamalai engage in war of words on social media over NEP
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Kanimozhi, Annamalai engage in war of words on social media over NEP

The Hindu  

DMK deputy general secretary and Parliamentary party leader Kanimozhi, and BJP State president K. Annamalai on Tuesday engaged in a war of words on social media over issues surrounding the non-implementation of National Education Policy in Tamil Nadu. We know how it is cooked up, which is why we are conducting our own survey on the real impact of education …

Stalin slams BJP on only Hindi promotion, Annamalai fires back on DMK's policies
3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Language fights: A big mistake
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Language fights: A big mistake

Times of India  

Some people try to create fights over language, but they forget how bad things can get. History shows that if we don’t learn from past mistakes, we might repeat them—and sometimes, things get even worse. But one leader, UT Khader, said something smart—he reminded people that learning other languages helps us grow and understand the world better. For example, in …

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

No amount of 'threats' will make Tamil Nadu accept 3-language policy: MK Stalin
3 weeks, 4 days ago

No amount of 'threats' will make Tamil Nadu accept 3-language policy: MK Stalin

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin tore into the NDA alliance over delimitation and the row over implementation of the National Education Policy in the state, saying that no amount of "threats" would force his hand into accepting the Centre's trilingual policy. In response to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's letter urging Stalin to “rise above politics and prioritise policies …

T.N. CM Stalin: Tamil Nadu will fight and win battle for language, fair delimitation
3 weeks, 5 days ago

T.N. CM Stalin: Tamil Nadu will fight and win battle for language, fair delimitation

The Hindu  

DMK president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Friday said the State was confronting two challenges: “the battle for language, which is our lifeline, and the battle for fair delimitation, which is our right.” In a video message to DMK cadre, Mr. Stalin said the proposed delimitation exercise would adversely affect Tamil Nadu’s self-respect, social justice, and welfare …

Tamil Nadu Hindi row: DMK’s Kanimozhi clarifies – not against Hindi, but oppose its imposition
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3 weeks, 6 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 …

What's NEP’s 3-language policy that MK Stalin says may trigger another 'language war' in Tamil Nadu? Explained
3 weeks, 6 days ago

What's NEP’s 3-language policy that MK Stalin says may trigger another 'language war' in Tamil Nadu? Explained

India TV News  

What's NEP’s 3-language policy that MK Stalin says may trigger another 'language war' in Tamil Nadu? Explained The language row involving the BJP-led Centre and the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu intensified with Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan asking the southern state to rise above politics, while the regional party hit back saying it won't budge from its 2-language policy. …

Will not let other languages dominate Tamil, says Stalin
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Will not let other languages dominate Tamil, says Stalin

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. We won’t blacken Hindi words in the State,” Mr. Stalin said in his second letter to the DMK party cadre on the issue of imposition of Hindi. They should rather pose the question to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister Amit Shah, and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, on whether name boards in Uttar Pradesh …

‘KG students’: Actor Vijay dismisses Centre-DMK clash over ‘Hindi imposition’
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1 month ago

‘KG students’: Actor Vijay dismisses Centre-DMK clash over ‘Hindi imposition’

Live Mint  

Actor Vijay has dismissed the clash between the Centre and the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government over the ‘Hindi imposition’ through implementation of National Education Policy, terming it a ‘fight between KG students’, according to a report. Actor Vijay's comments come as MK Stalin's government clashes with the Central government, accusing it of thrusting Hindi upon the state through the NEP …

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

Stalin says Tamil Nadu ready for 'language war', Annamalai fires back
1 month 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 Slams NEP
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1 month ago

Tamil Nadu CM Slams NEP

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Issuing a stern warning to the Union Government against stirring a hornet’s nest and forcing the people of Tamil Nadu to reveal their quintessential rebellious nature by insisting on the adaptation of the National Education Policy or the three-language system, Chief Minister M K Stalin swore to resist the entry of anything that was detrimental to the interest of …

Dharmendra Pradhan tries to ‘lure’ T.N. into adopting NEP: Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi
1 month ago

Dharmendra Pradhan tries to ‘lure’ T.N. into adopting NEP: Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi on Friday accused Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan of attempting to coax Tamil Nadu into complying with the National Education Policy 2020. He reaffirmed Tamil Nadu’s firm opposition to NEP 2020, particularly its three-language policy and structural changes, which he said would increase dropout rates and reshape historical narratives to align with …

Stalin vs Pradhan over NEP: 'Do not throw stones at beehive,' warns TN CM
1 month ago

Stalin vs Pradhan over NEP: 'Do not throw stones at beehive,' warns TN CM

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI/ CUDDALORE: The language war between the BJP-led union government and the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu intensified on Friday. While Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan accused the state government of turning "progressive reforms into threats for politics," Chief Minister MK Stalin dubbed the National Education Policy as a tool to promote Hindi and not education. In his reply …

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

DMK Sets the Tone for Next Language War
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1 month, 1 week ago

DMK Sets the Tone for Next Language War

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Peeved over Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradan’s open threat to not release funds to Tamil Nadu if the New Education Policy was not implemented, the gross neglect of the State in the Union Budget and other step-motherly treatments meted out by the Union Government, the DMK and its allies called for an agitation in Chennai on Tuesday, as the …

Tamil Nadu parties slam Union minister over NEP remarks
1 month, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu parties slam Union minister over NEP remarks

Hindustan Times  

Temporarily setting aside their differences, political parties in Tamil Nadu, with the sole exception of the Bharatiya Janata Party, have strongly criticised the statement of Union minister for education Dharmendra Pradhan saying that the state will not receive funding until it agrees to the National Education Policy and adopts the three-language formula making Hindi compulsory. Stalin challenged Pradhan’s assertion that …

Tamil Nadu leaders unite to oppose Centre withholding funds over language policy
1 month, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu leaders unite to oppose Centre withholding funds over language policy

India Today  

The political row over the National Education Policy has intensified in Tamil Nadu after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan stated that funds under the Samagra Shiksha scheme would not be released unless the state government fully implements the NEP, including the three-language policy. Tamil Nadu Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi hit back, accusing the Union government of holding students’ futures …

Will you threaten Tamil Nadu to accept Hindi, if we ask for our rightful share of funds? Udhayanidhi Stalin poser to Dharmendra Pradhan
1 month, 1 week ago

Will you threaten Tamil Nadu to accept Hindi, if we ask for our rightful share of funds? Udhayanidhi Stalin poser to Dharmendra Pradhan

The Hindu  

Ministers of the Tamil Nadu Government took strong exception to comments on the three language policy by Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday and engaged in a war of words asserting Tamil Nadu’s position against imposition of Hindi and for the rightful share of funds due to Tamil Nadu. Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin rejected Mr. Pradhan’s observation …

CM Stalin slams Union Min Dharmendra Pradhan for blackmailing TN over National Education Policy
1 month, 1 week ago

CM Stalin slams Union Min Dharmendra Pradhan for blackmailing TN over National Education Policy

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Cutting across political divide, all major parties in Tamil Nadu slammed Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday for saying that Tamil Nadu would not be provided funds under Samagra Shiksha Abhiyaan till it accepts the National Education Policy and the three-language formula. “The state is seeking funds from the centre which is its rightful due and if the …

MK Stalin slams Centre for 'blackmailing' Tamil Nadu over New Education Policy
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1 month, 1 week ago

MK Stalin slams Centre for 'blackmailing' Tamil Nadu over New Education Policy

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday slammed Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradesh, accusing him of 'blackmailing' after the latter asserted that the southern state would not get funds until it accepted the National Education Policy and the three-language formula. The audacity to blackmail Tamil Nadu by saying, 'No funds until the three-language policy is accepted,' will not be …

Centre punishing students for Tamil Nadu opposing NEP, says MK Stalin
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Centre punishing students for Tamil Nadu opposing NEP, says MK Stalin

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has accused the BJP-led Union government of diverting Rs 2,512 crore meant for Tamil Nadu's school children to other states as political retribution for the state’s refusal to implement the National Education Policy 2020 and its three-language policy. In a post on X, Stalin lashed out at the Centre, calling its actions “open blackmail.” …

No compromise on education policy for central funds: Minister Poyyamozhi
4 months, 2 weeks ago

No compromise on education policy for central funds: Minister Poyyamozhi

New Indian Express  

RANIPET: Tamil Nadu will not compromise on its education policy in order to receive union government funds, School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi said on Saturday. “The union government’s three-language policy is against the state’s education policy. Over 3K new teachers The minister also shared updates on initiatives being taken for government school students. In fact, a recent union government …

Interview | Su. Venkatesan: ‘The BJP is using Tamil as a weapon to fool people’
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Interview | Su. Venkatesan: ‘The BJP is using Tamil as a weapon to fool people’

The Hindu  

The Madurai MP talks about the Modi government’s ill-treatment of Tamil Nadu, issues such as language politics and educational initiatives, and more. Venkatesan of the CPI, who has consistently drawn attention to issues of State rights, Hindi imposition, tax devolution, and so on in the Lok Sabha told Frontline, “The BJP is using Tamil as a weapon to fool people, …

We will fight and defeat BJP, says Rahul Gandhi
3 years ago

We will fight and defeat BJP, says Rahul Gandhi

The Hindu  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said “the BJP should not be under any illusions because we know how to fight them; we are going to fight them and defeat them.Because they are fighting history; they are fighting tradition and they cannot be defeated,” Releasing Ungalil Oruvan, the autobiography of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin in Chennai in the …

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, …

Tamil Nadu no longer peaceful state, is becoming training centre for extremists, claims Union minister Pon Radhakrishnan
7 years, 1 month ago

Tamil Nadu no longer peaceful state, is becoming training centre for extremists, claims Union minister Pon Radhakrishnan

Firstpost  

Union Minister Pon Radhakrishnan claimed that Tamil Nadu no longer remained a peaceful state, but turning out to be a training centre for extremists. Coimbatore: Union Minister and senior BJP leader Pon Radhakrishnan on Wednesday claimed that Tamil Nadu no longer remained a peaceful state, but turning out to be a training centre for extremists. Addressing a meeting organised by …

Hindi is still a thorn in Tamil Nadu's flesh
10 years, 3 months ago

Hindi is still a thorn in Tamil Nadu's flesh

The Hindu  

Last week, the political scene in Tamil Nadu saw a churning with the Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, led by Vaiko, walking out of the National Democratic Alliance. Among the reasons Mr. Vaiko gave for his decision was “a consistent effort by the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government to impose the culture of the North on Tamil Nadu.” In particular was the …

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