In a sharp rebuke to Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s recent remarks on Hindi acceptance, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin expressed his strong opposition, asserting that Tamil Nadu would not be subjected to Hindi hegemony. The exchange unfolded after Amit Shah presided over the 38th meeting of the Committee of Parliament on official language in New Delhi on Friday.
During the meeting, Amit Shah emphasized the need for Hindi acceptance, urging that it should be embraced without opposition, even if the process is gradual. He emphasized that Hindi was not in competition with other languages, and the nation’s strength would be derived from the promotion of all Indian languages, according to reports.
In a response posted on 𝕏 (formerly known as Twitter), MK Stalin vehemently condemned what he described as an “audacious push” by Amit Shah to impose Hindi acceptance. He declared that Tamil Nadu would reject any form of Hindi hegemony or imposition, asserting that the state’s language and heritage are integral to its identity and would not be subjugated by Hindi.
Stalin’s tweet read, “I strongly denounce Union Home Minister @AmitShah’s audacious push for Hindi acceptance. It’s a blatant attempt to subjugate non-Hindi speakers. Tamil Nadu rejects any form of Hindi hegemony and imposition. Our language and heritage define us – we won’t be enslaved by Hindi!”
Furthermore, MK Stalin brought to Amit Shah’s attention the widespread opposition to Hindi imposition in other states, citing instances in Karnataka and West Bengal. He called on the Union Home Minister to acknowledge the “vehement” resistance in these states, cautioning against reigniting tensions reminiscent of the historic “1965 Anti-Hindi Imposition Agitations.”
“Many states like Karnataka, West Bengal also have been vehemently resisting #HindiImposition. Hon’ble @AmitShah, please take heed of the growing resistance! Igniting the embers of the ‘1965 Anti-Hindi Imposition Agitations’ would be an unwise move,” MK Stalin added in the post on 𝕏.
The exchange between the two political leaders underscores the ongoing debate surrounding language politics and identity in India. As Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister voices his opposition to what he sees as a potential infringement on linguistic rights, the conversation on language acceptance and cultural diversity continues to be a significant aspect of the country’s sociopolitical discourse.
It remains to be seen how the central government will respond to MK Stalin’s critique and whether this exchange will lead to a renewed emphasis on respecting linguistic diversity and cultural autonomy across India.
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