HINDI IMPOSITION
Mamata AITC alleges 'Hindi imposition', distortion of Bengali over KMC poster campaign
Mamata All India Trinamool Congress accused the West Bengal BJP government of distorting the Bengali language. They cited a cleanliness campaign poster that mixed Hindi and Bengali phrases, which sparked controversy. Party leaders have expressed their dissatisfaction, urging corrections to be made to preserve the integrity of Bengali language. No response has been provided yet from the Kolkata Municipal Corporation regarding the allegations.
MK Stalin warns TVK government over Hindi signboard, defends two-language policy
MK Stalin criticized the Tamil Nadu government for its attempt to impose Hindi in the state. He emphasized that Tamil Nadu's core principle is the two-language policy, which should not be disrupted. Stalin pointed out that the Hindi imposition was previously a Union government issue now exacerbated by state actions. Minister Aadhav Arjuna supported Stalin's view and announced the suspension of officials responsible for the recent signage incident.
'You are right, my jawbone did break': M K Stalin tells Vijay on MISA; TVK demands detention proof
MK Stalin detailed his MISA-era prison abuse after a chief minister's gesture. The ruling TVK party demanded proof of his alleged detention. Stalin recounted harsh prison conditions and colleague's death. He stated his broken jaw was a brave scar from beatings. TVK criticised the video as an engineered attempt to deflect issues.
Crossing all limits: MK Stalin accuses Centre of Hindi imposition in guise of one language, three scripts approach
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin accused the Central government of imposing Hindi through a "one language, three scripts" approach, citing transliterated Hindi names on government buildings. He warned the BJP against its obsession with Hindi imposition and demanded the use of proper Tamil names, threatening Tamil backlash otherwise.
Namaste Or Namaskaram... AP, Telangana turn welcoming
Amidst the Hindi imposition debate, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are promoting inclusivity. Andhra Pradesh, under Nara Lokesh, invites investors regardless of language, emphasizing a safe environment. Telangana's 'Telangana Rising 2047' campaign showcases Hyderabad's welcoming nature with a poster displaying 'welcome' in 34 languages, reinforcing its inclusive message.
Attempts to impose Hindi over Marathi won't be tolerated: Raj Thackeray
Raj Thackeray of MNS strongly opposed the imposition of Hindi as a national language, emphasising Marathi's historical significance. The Maharashtra government withdrew orders making Hindi compulsory in primary schools following opposition from MNS and Shiv Sena (UBT). A committee has been formed to address the language policy amid concerns over linguistic diversity.
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You are raking up Hindi imposition issue to hide corruption: Amit Shah to DMK
Home Minister Amit Shah accused DMK of using the language issue to mask corruption in Tamil Nadu. Emphasizing the Centre's commitment to strengthening all Indian languages, he announced a provision for education in Tamil if NDA wins in Tamil Nadu. Shah highlighted the divisiveness of the language debate and asserted support for enhancing regional languages.
BJP backs Pawan Kalyan's 'hypocrisy' jibe at Tamil Nadu leaders protesting against Hindi imposition
Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan criticized Tamil Nadu politicians for opposing the imposition of Hindi while profiting from dubbing movies in the language. BJP leader Vikram Randhawa supported Kalyan, emphasizing Hindi as the national language and pushing for its stronger implementation in South India. This comes amid Tamil Nadu's refusal to adopt the three-language policy outlined in the NEP.
Nothing but political war: Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar on row over three language policy
Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar clarified that the three-language formula prioritizes the mother tongue, followed by English and one of 22 listed languages. Amid political disputes, he emphasized that Tamil Nadu could choose any South Indian language. CM Stalin criticized the Union government's Hindi imposition and defended Tamil Nadu's achievements.
Promote Hindi, preserve regional languages: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted the impact of colonial rule on English preference in Northeast India, delaying Hindi adoption. At a regional language conference, he emphasised promoting Hindi while valuing regional languages and stressed making Hindi accessible and practical, reflecting PM Modi's vision.
TN CM Stalin turns 72, says opposition to "Hindi imposition" is his birthday message
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin celebrated his 72nd birthday emphasizing his commitment to state autonomy, the two-language policy, and opposition to Hindi imposition. Celebrations included cutting a cake, administering an oath to party workers, and paying homage to Dravidian leaders. PM Modi, Governor RN Ravi, and Rahul Gandhi were among those who extended greetings.
Hindi is mask, Sanskrit the face, says Tamil Nadu CM Stalin
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin reaffirmed the state's opposition to Hindi imposition by the Centre, accusing it of promoting Hindi and Sanskrit through the National Education Policy. Stalin vowed to protect Tamil and its culture, drawing parallels to the state's past anti-Hindi agitations.
Hindi is mask, Sanskrit the face, says Stalin
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin declared firm opposition against the imposition of Hindi, accusing the Centre of promoting Sanskrit through the National Education Policy. He emphasized the protection of Tamil and its cultural heritage, warning against the perceived threat of linguistic dominance erasing regional languages and traditions.
Rajya Sabha: Opposition points to new bills with only Hindi titles, alleges 'Hindification' of laws
Opposition members in Rajya Sabha accused the government of imposing Hindi by introducing bills with Hindi titles. They argued for diversity and federal principles, citing potential constitutional conflicts. The government defended the move, citing constitutional provisions and accusing the opposition of a colonial mindset.
LIC website reduced to propaganda tool for Hindi imposition, says M K Stalin
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and other leaders have criticized the Life Insurance Corporation of India for using Hindi on its website. They argue that this change constitutes Hindi imposition and ignores India's linguistic diversity. They demand that the website be reverted to English and a Tamil version be created.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin takes on Governor RN Ravi, accuses Centre of not doing enough for Tamil
The Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin and Governor RN Ravi are clashing over perceived 'Hindi imposition.' Stalin criticised Ravi for disrespecting the 'Tamizh Thaai Vaazhthu' and accused the central government of neglecting Tamil language development while heavily funding Sanskrit. He urged the Governor to uphold Tamil pride and constitutional norms, advocating for Hindi programs to be limited in non-Hindi-speaking states.
MK Stalin protests 'Hindi Month' calls it belittling of other languages
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin writes to PM Modi, condemning the Centre's Hindi Month celebration in non-Hindi speaking states as an attempt to undermine local languages. He suggests promoting local languages instead and celebrating the richness of all classical languages in respective states.
'We won't be enslaved by Hindi,' says Tamil Nadu CM Stalin, condemns Amit Shah
Earlier on Friday, Union Home Minister presided over the 38th meeting of the Committee of Parliament on official language in New Delhi and said that Hindi must be accepted without opposition even if the pace of the acceptance is slow, according to media reports. Shah also said that Hindi is not in competition with other languages and the nation will be empowered only by promoting all Indian languages.
Our struggle against Hindi imposition will continue, says Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin
Stalin further said that between 2017-20, the Centre granted Rs 643 crore towards promoting Sanskrit. The allocation for Tamil was a little less than Rs 23 crore, he added.
This Kerala village on way to 100% literacy in Hindi
At a time when Kerala, along with Tamil Nadu, is opposing any attempts of 'Hindi imposition', and netizens engaging in heated debates over the issue, Janaki Amma is bowled over by the articulation of the sentence "Ek tandhi andheri raat sadak pe ja raha hai" (going down the road on a cold dark night) and the excited granny repeats several times what the instructor taught her. The need to communicate with the sizeable migrant worker population in the village seems to be the spark for such an initiative.
DMK warns of protest in Delhi if Hindi imposed on Tamil Nadu
The DMK came to power opposing the "imposition" of Hindi in 1967 and today's agitation was a new beginning, he said. The opposition to Hindi imposition would not end with a day's protest and by raising slogans, Udayanidhi added.
Tamil Nadu, Kerala oppose Hindi as medium of instruction in higher education
Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin said imposing Hindi was against the integrity of India. "The BJP govt would do well to learn lessons from the Anti-Hindi agitations in the past," he said in a tweet. CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury said, "imposing RSS vision of Hindi, Hindu, Hindustan on India's unique and rich linguistic diversity is simply unacceptable.
IndiGo crew changes seat of flyer for not knowing Hindi or English, Twitter row erupts
The flight was from Vijayawada to Hyderabad. The passenger, who did not understand either English or Hindi, was shifted from the exit row to the one behind it.
Leaders, and actors in South take to social media and t-shirts to protest ‘imposition’ of Hindi
Tweets with hashtags StopHindiImposition and stophindidivas were trending on the micro-blogging site all through the day.
Centre not imposing Hindi in Tamil Nadu: Nirmala Sitharaman
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No imposition of Hindi on any state: Kasturirangan
Since language is a very sensitive issue and the three language formula is already accepted by earlier policies, we should not tinker with that, said Kasturirangan.
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