MK Stalin Rejects Yogi Adityanath’s Push for Hindi in Tamil Nadu’s Education Policy

Tamil Nadu : Chief Minister MK Stalin has strongly responded to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s remarks on the ongoing three-language debate, accusing him of engaging in “political black comedy.” Stalin stated that Tamil Nadu’s demand for a fair and equitable language policy, as well as a just approach to delimitation, is gaining traction across the country, which has unsettled the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

The debate over language policies reignited after Yogi Adityanath reiterated support for the three-language formula, advocating for the inclusion of Hindi in states like Tamil Nadu. However, Stalin dismissed this argument, asserting that Tamil Nadu has historically opposed the imposition of Hindi and has steadfastly upheld its two-language policy of Tamil and English in education and administration.

Addressing the issue, Stalin argued that the BJP’s attempts to push Hindi as a dominant language are part of a larger agenda to undermine linguistic diversity and regional identities. “Tamil Nadu has always been at the forefront of resisting the imposition of Hindi. The BJP’s insistence on this outdated policy ignores the sentiments of non-Hindi-speaking states,” he said. He further claimed that the Union government’s push for Hindi is part of a larger scheme to centralize power and diminish regional autonomy.

Stalin also linked the language issue to the ongoing delimitation debate, arguing that the BJP is attempting to restructure parliamentary representation in a way that disproportionately benefits Hindi-speaking states. “The BJP’s hidden agenda behind delimitation is to reduce the influence of South Indian states, particularly Tamil Nadu, in national decision-making,” he alleged.

Earlier, Yogi Adityanath had stated that learning Hindi along with reagional languages would promote national unity and allow better communication between states. He emphasized that people from non-Hindi-speaking regions would benefit from having Hindi as an additional language in education and government affairs.

However, Stalin countered this argument, stating that Tamil Nadu’s existing two-language policy has served the state well and that imposing a third language would be unnecessary and burdensome. “We have shown that progress and development do not require Hindi. Tamil Nadu has excelled in education, business, and governance without any compulsion to learn Hindi,” he said.

The language debate has sparked a broader discussion about federalism, cultural identity, and political representation. Stalin’s remarks reflect the growing opposition among South Indian leaders to BJP-led policies that they perceive as favoring North India.