Stalin’s Birthday Pledge: A Stand Against Language Imposition
On his birthday, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin made a significant commitment to resist the “imposition of a dominant language,” with a clear reference to Hindi. This announcement comes amidst a growing debate over the Centre’s three-language policy under the National Education Policy (NEP), which Stalin argues is a covert attempt to promote Hindi in non-Hindi-speaking states while masking it as support for regional languages.
Resisting Language Dominance
Stalin’s remarks were pointed as he criticized the BJP-led government at the Centre, stating, “Punjab and Telangana have exposed the blatant lie of the BJP government.” He praised these states for making Punjabi and Telugu mandatory in schools, viewing it as a model for Tamil Nadu and other states to follow in preserving their mother tongues.
Historical Context of Resistance
Recalling Tamil Nadu’s historical resistance to Hindi, particularly the 1967 anti-Hindi agitation that resulted in loss of lives, Stalin emphasized the importance of safeguarding the Tamil language. He declared, “On this birthday, I take a pledge to stop the imposition of the dominant language and save Tamil,” reflecting a deep commitment to cultural preservation.
BJP’s Response
In response to Stalin’s call for an all-party meeting on March 5 regarding the delimitation process in Tamil Nadu, the state BJP announced a boycott. BJP chief K Annamalai criticized Stalin for allegedly spreading “imaginary and baseless fears” about the delimitation exercise being based on population metrics.
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