Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has firmly responded to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s remarks on the ongoing three-language row, stating that his government does not oppose any language but rejects "imposition and chauvinism." Stalin further accused the BJP of being "rattled" by Tamil Nadu's stand on the issue.

Language Dispute Heats Up

The clash began after Yogi Adityanath criticised Stalin over the three-language policy proposed in the National Education Policy (NEP), accusing him of trying to create divisions based on language and region to protect his political interests.

In response, Stalin dismissed these accusations, calling Adityanath’s comments not "irony" but "political black comedy at its darkest." He clarified that Tamil Nadu supports linguistic diversity but opposes the imposition of Hindi or any other language.

The DMK government has consistently opposed the Centre’s three-language formula, arguing it threatens the state's long-standing two-language policy of Tamil and English. The party believes the policy is an attempt by the BJP-led government to enforce Hindi dominance in non-Hindi-speaking states.

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Delimitation Concerns

Another key point of contention between Tamil Nadu and the Centre is the delimitation exercise expected after 2026. Stalin has argued that southern states, including Tamil Nadu, will be disadvantaged by the redrawing of parliamentary constituencies based on population size.

He pointed out that southern states have effectively implemented family planning and controlled population growth over the years. This, he claims, could result in reduced parliamentary representation, weakening their voice despite contributing significantly to India’s economy.

Yogi Adityanath’s Take On Language Dispute

Defending the three-language policy, Yogi Adityanath questioned why DMK was against Hindi and emphasised the importance of learning multiple languages for national unity.

"The country should not be divided on the basis of language or region. Tamil is one of the oldest and most respected languages in India. So, why should we oppose Hindi?" Adityanath said. He further accused DMK of engaging in "narrow politics" to safeguard its vote bank.

Stalin’s Replies

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Stalin said Tamil Nadu's firm stance on the language policy and delimitation is gaining national support, which has left the BJP "clearly rattled."

Taking a jab at Yogi Adityanath, Stalin remarked, "And now Hon’ble Yogi Adityanath wants to lecture us on hate? Spare us. This isn’t irony – it’s political black comedy at its darkest."

He reaffirmed Tamil Nadu’s position: “We don’t oppose any language; we oppose imposition and chauvinism. This isn’t riot-for-votes politics. This is a battle for dignity and justice.”