Tamil Nadu CM Stalin Criticizes Centre Over Delimitation and Hindi Language Policy
MK Stalin calls for unity in opposing parliamentary seat redistribution and the National Education Policy's three-language formula, alleging threats to Tamil Nadu's rights and cultural identity.
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin urged citizens to oppose the upcoming delimitation exercise, which he claims unfairly penalizes southern states for controlling population growth.
- Stalin criticized the National Education Policy's three-language formula, labeling it as 'Hindi imposition' and accusing it of endangering Tamil Nadu's cultural and linguistic heritage.
- Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw dismissed Stalin's comments as divisive, while the BJP accused Tamil Nadu's leaders of creating a false narrative for political gain ahead of elections.
- Stalin highlighted the historical impact of Hindi on regional languages, alleging that it has led to the decline of over 25 native languages in northern states over the past century.
- Stalin has invited 40 political parties to a meeting on March 5 to discuss the implications of delimitation, the three-language policy, and other contentious issues like NEET and central fund allocation.