Will make announcement to protect Tamil ethnicity, language: TN CM Stalin in Assembly
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday reiterated his strong opposition to the Centre’s alleged imposition of Hindi and financial discrimination, asserting that Tamil Nadu would not compromise on its two-language policy.
He also hinted at an upcoming announcement to address the issue with concrete steps.
Replying to a discussion on a calling attention motion on the language policy in the Assembly, Stalin reaffirmed Tamil Nadu’s commitment to Tamil and English as the only official languages in the state. “There is no change in our stance. Tamil and English are enough for Tamil Nadu,” he asserted.
The Chief Minister recalled his recent remarks rejecting any financial incentives tied to Hindi learning. “If the Centre links fund release to learning Hindi, we don’t need that money. Even if they offer Rs 10,000 crore, we will not accept the three-language policy,” he said, emphasising that the issue was about protecting Tamil culture, youth, and identity.
Stalin pointed out that the two-language policy, introduced in 1968 by then Chief Minister CN Annadurai, remains non-negotiable.
“We are not against any language, but we won’t accept any hegemonic language that aims to suppress Tamil,” he said, adding that neighboring states have now begun to recognise Tamil Nadu’s firm stance as the right approach.
Stalin accused the Centre of using language imposition as a tool for cultural and political dominance, alleging that such moves were an attack on federalism and state autonomy. “They treat states as their bonded slaves. We must put an end to this,” he charged, adding that Tamil Nadu would take decisive action to protect its rights.