'Two-language policy is TN's lifeline': MK Stalin warns TVK
DMK Chief MK Stalin warns the TVK government against altering Tamil Nadu's two-language policy, accusing them of catering to North Indian influencers.
In a scathing attack on the current administration, DMK chief and former Chief Minister MK Stalin has issued a stern warning to the TVK government, asserting that the state's two-language policy is its "lifeline" and must not be tampered with.
Allegations of Hindi Imposition
Stalin accused the TVK government of attempting to impose Hindi within the state, a move he claims mirrors the actions of the Union government. Through a social media post on X, the DMK leader expressed concern that the state government, which had previously resisted central linguistic policies, appeared to be shifting its stance.
"So far, Tamil Nadu has been facing the Union government's imposition of Hindi. Now, it seems the state government itself is taking up that role, which appears to be the change they had promised," Stalin remarked, questioning the consistency of the government's promises.
Criticism of the 'Reels Government'
The DMK leader did not stop at linguistic concerns, taking a sharp jab at the administration's governance style. He alleged that the government is functioning as a "reels government" designed primarily to cater to North Indian influencers.
Stalin questioned whether the current administration was merely "testing the waters" on controversial issues before performing a "U-turn" once they faced significant political opposition. He urged the government to recognize the potential dangers of their current trajectory and to change their approach immediately.
The Legislative Context
These heated remarks come on the heels of a significant address by Governor Vishwanath Arlekar to the 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. During his address, the Governor outlined the policy position of Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's government regarding language and education.
The Governor noted that the state intends to adhere to the existing two-language policy—teaching only Tamil and English—a mandate that has been firmly established by a 1968 resolution of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. This stance remains a cornerstone of the state's identity, as Tamil Nadu continues to oppose the three-language formula proposed under the National Education Policy (NEP).