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Political row over Hindi is good for Stalin and BJP, not Tamils


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Published in Politics and Government on Monday, March 3rd 2025 at 8:00 GMT by ThePrint   Print publication without navigation

  • Stalin is obviously playing politics, seeking to reignite the old anti-Hindi sentiments in Tamil Nadu. But why is the Centre playing into his hands?

The article discusses a political controversy in Tamil Nadu, India, where the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), led by M.K. Stalin, are at odds over the imposition of Hindi. The BJP, which promotes Hindi as a unifying language for India, has been criticized by DMK and other regional parties for undermining Tamil and other regional languages. The DMK has historically opposed Hindi imposition, viewing it as an attempt to suppress Tamil culture and identity. This conflict has been reignited by recent comments from BJP leaders advocating for Hindi, leading to accusations from DMK that BJP is not interested in the welfare of Tamils but rather in promoting a Hindi-centric national identity. The debate has escalated into a broader discussion on linguistic diversity versus national unity, with implications for upcoming elections and political alliances.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/other/political-row-over-hindi-is-good-for-stalin-and-bjp-not-tamils/ar-AA1A8fMs ]

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