Not Against Hindi, But Imposition’: DMK Reaffirms Tamil Priority Amid Rumours O ...
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[*]DMK leaders do not confirm reports of legislation to ban Hindi
[*]BJP refuses to respond to rumours, but says that if true, such a move would be an attempt to divert public attention from the Supreme Court’s stampede investigation order
[*]Social media is abuzz with stories and speculation about potential Hindi ban legislation in Tamil Nadu
As Tamil Nadu inches closer to the 2026 Assembly elections, unconfirmed reports suggest the DMK government is returning to one of its oldest political battlegrounds — the language question. Reports have emerged suggesting that the government is considering a bill to ban Hindi signboards in the state, a move that, if true, would mark an escalation of its decades-long resistance to Hindi imposition.
Though DMK leaders whom Outlook spoke to refused to confirm the reports.They maintained that the party remains unwavering in its stand: Tamil Nadu will not tolerate the dominance of any other language over Tamil. “We have always said Tamil should get priority in Tamil Nadu,” one senior leader said, reflecting the party’s enduring commitment to linguistic pride andregional identity.
The timing of the controversy is telling. With Bihar heading to the polls, the move by a key constituent of the INDIA alliance has stirred heated discussions on social media. What some see as an assertion of Tamil identity, others have spun into an exaggerated narrative — that the DMK is preparing to “ban North Indians” from the state.
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After Protests Over 'Hindi Imposition', Government Tweaks Policy Draft
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