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MK Stalin Slams Yogi Adityanath Over Language Policy Remarks
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has hit back at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath over his comments on Tamil Nadu’s language stance, describing them as “black comedy at its darkest.” Stalin reiterated that Tamil Nadu has never opposed any language but remains firmly against imposition and chauvinism. He asserted that the state’s consistent support for the two-language policy and fair delimitation is now finding resonance across India, much to the discomfort of those in power at the Centre.
MK Stalin on Language Policy
Responding to Yogi Adityanath’s allegation that he is creating divisions based on language and region, Stalin dismissed the claim as a desperate attempt to distract from real issues. He said such remarks are rooted in ignorance and are part of a pattern where the BJP attempts to misrepresent Tamil Nadu’s stand on linguistic matters. Stalin emphasized that Tamil Nadu’s resistance to the three-language formula under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is not a rejection of Hindi but a rejection of imposition. The DMK has long opposed the NEP’s underlying push for Hindi, citing it as a threat to the linguistic diversity and federal structure of India.
Yogi Adityanath’s Remarks Trigger Rebuttal
Yogi Adityanath had claimed in a recent interview that Stalin’s stance on language was divisive and aimed at protecting his electoral interests. Stalin responded by stating, “This is black comedy at its darkest,” accusing the BJP of attempting to centralize power culturally and politically through language dominance. He noted that people across India are now beginning to echo Tamil Nadu’s position, challenging what he described as the Centre’s linguistic chauvinism.
Delimitation and Federal Concerns
Beyond the language row, Stalin also raised the issue of fair delimitation, warning that the upcoming exercise scheduled after 2026 could disadvantage southern states that have successfully managed population growth. He argued that penalizing these states for their development through reduced political representation would be unjust. Stalin reaffirmed that Tamil Nadu will continue to speak out for equitable treatment and resist any attempts to dilute its voice in national affairs.
With tensions between the BJP and the DMK escalating over language, education, and federal policies, the debate underscores growing friction between regional aspirations and central authority.
