Kishan Reddy Critiques Tamil Nadu Government Over Language Dispute, Labels It a 'Political Stunt'
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Synopsis
Union Minister G Kishan Reddy has criticized the Tamil Nadu government under Chief Minister M.K. Stalin for allegedly using the language issue as a political stunt. He emphasizes that the Centre is not imposing Hindi, and calls for more responsible communication from Stalin.
Key Takeaways
- Reddy accuses Stalin of exploiting language for political gain.
- He clarifies that Hindi learning is not mandatory.
- The controversy is seen as a tactic ahead of elections.
- Reddy urges a focus on actual governance achievements.
- Stalin emphasizes the protection of regional languages.
Mumbai, Feb 28 (NationPress) The escalating dispute between the DMK and BJP regarding the enforcement of Hindi in Tamil Nadu has reached new heights, with Union Minister G Kishan Reddy alleging that Chief Minister M.K. Stalin's administration is utilizing the language debate as a political stunt to deceive the populace.
In a media briefing, Reddy dismissed the uproar as a 'political stunt' devised by Chief Minister Stalin. He asserted that the Centre is not mandating Hindi upon anyone, clarifying that the language policy in discussion has been in place since the eras of the Congress and AIADMK administrations.
"There is no controversy, it is just a political stunt by Stalin," Reddy stated.
"We are not imposing Hindi on anyone, anywhere. This is a language policy, not an imposition," he emphasized.
Reddy elaborated that learning Hindi is not obligatory, noting that just as individuals in Telangana, his home state, are encouraged to acquire Telugu, there is no compulsion to learn English or Hindi.
He likened the scenario to regional language policies throughout India and reaffirmed that the government is not enforcing any linguistic imposition.
The Union Minister delivered a pointed message to Chief Minister Stalin, urging him to exercise more responsibility with his statements.
"I want to tell Stalin, the Chief Minister, to speak responsibly and not mislead people with provocative speeches," Reddy remarked.
He accused CM Stalin of exploiting the language controversy to fabricate a misleading narrative in light of the upcoming elections, asserting that the Tamil Nadu government has not introduced any substantial new language policies during its tenure.
"This is just false propaganda ahead of elections," Reddy added.
"You have been in power for over four years, what have you accomplished? Fight elections based on your actual record, not by making false promises about Hindi," he stated.
The verbal altercation comes as CM Stalin has charged the central government with enforcing Hindi, reigniting the enduring discourse regarding linguistic supremacy.
CM Stalin has called upon the public to resist what he refers to as a "language war," highlighting the necessity of safeguarding regional languages.
In other news, Home Minister Amit Shah recognized Tamil as one of the oldest languages but also expressed his regret for not being able to speak it.
