Tamil Nadu and Karnataka Leaders Challenge Central Policies on Language and Representation

Southern states voice opposition to Hindi imposition and potential Lok Sabha seat redistribution, citing cultural and political concerns.

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi criticized the state's two-language policy, claiming it limits opportunities for youth and industrialization in southern districts.
The ruling DMK and Chief Minister MK Stalin strongly opposed Ravi's remarks, accusing him of promoting Hindi imposition and undermining Tamil Nadu's achievements in education and the economy.
Stalin and Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed concerns over the National Education Policy's three-language mandate, viewing it as a proxy for Hindi and Sanskrit imposition.
Upcoming Lok Sabha seat delimitation has raised fears in southern states, with leaders arguing it could reduce their representation despite their success in population control.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured that southern states would not face injustice in delimitation, but opposition leaders remain skeptical, citing broader grievances over fiscal and political equity.