Tamil Nadu has voiced strong objections to Clause 4.13 of the NEP which proposes a three-language formula. The State, which follows a two-language policy (Tamil and English), has consistently opposed Hindi imposition. The suit traces this resistance to a 1968 Legislative Assembly resolution and the Tamil Nadu Tamil Learning Act, 2006, which mandates compulsory teaching … Read more
Janasena Party chief and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Friday criticised Tamil Nadu politicians for what he called “hypocrisy” regarding the alleged imposition of Hindi in the state. Pawan Kalyan emphasises the need for linguistic diversity in India, advocating for multiple languages including Tamil. (File Pic)(Tharun Vinny) He pointed out that while … Read more
Wading into the language row, Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan accused Tamil Nadu of hypocrisy, saying its leaders allow Tamil movies to be dubbed into Hindi for financial gains but oppose the language. Speaking on his party’s foundation day, the Janasena chief said India needs multiple languages, including Tamil, for the integrity of … Read more
A day after DMK leader and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin described the proposed delimitation exercise as “a sword hanging over the head of South India”, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said Wednesday that the southern states, including Tamil Nadu, will not lose a single Parliamentary seat on account of delimitation. Addressing BJP … Read more
Chennai: In a big political development in Tamil Nadu, actor Ranjana Natchiyaar joined fellow actor Vijay‘s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam Wednesday. This comes a day after quitting the Bharatiya Janata Party – which she joined eight years ago – citing dissatisfaction with its policies, including the alleged imposition of Hindi. Ms Natchiyaar – present this morning … Read more