Language War: A New Political Battle in Tamil Nadu
In a recent political showdown in Tamil Nadu, BJP state chief K Annamalai responded to Chief Minister MK Stalin’s declaration of readiness for “another language war.” This statement came ahead of an all-party meeting on March 5, focusing on the Lok Sabha delimitation issue, which could potentially see Tamil Nadu lose eight parliamentary seats due to successful population control measures.
Annamalai criticized Stalin for allegedly instilling “imaginary fears” regarding delimitation, stating that the BJP might not attend the upcoming meeting. He pointed out that the Chief Minister’s arguments regarding the three-language policy and the state’s representation in Parliament were rejected by the majority of Tamil Nadu’s populace.
The BJP leader emphasized that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured that any future delimitation would be favorable for southern states, questioning Stalin’s motives for fear-mongering. He remarked, “What a shame & downfall for DMK!” highlighting the ongoing tensions surrounding the three-language policy, which the DMK opposes, preferring Tamil and English over Hindi.
As Stalin warned of a potential “language war” reminiscent of the anti-Hindi agitation of 1965, he reiterated the need for adequate parliamentary representation to safeguard Tamil Nadu’s interests. The Chief Minister urged all political parties to unite against what he termed an infringement on the state’s rights.
With political dialogues heating up, the implications of these discussions will undoubtedly shape Tamil Nadu’s political landscape in the coming months.
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