Stalin and Adityanath Trade Barbs Over Language Policy and Delimitation Concerns

Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister accuses the BJP of imposing Hindi and undermining southern autonomy, while Yogi Adityanath defends the Centre's policies as promoting unity.

MK Stalin reiterated Tamil Nadu's opposition to the NEP 2020's three-language formula, calling it an imposition of Hindi and a threat to the state's autonomy.
Yogi Adityanath criticized Stalin's stance as divisive politics, emphasizing the importance of learning multiple languages to foster national unity.
Stalin accused the BJP of coercion through the withholding of ₹573 crore in education funds due to Tamil Nadu's refusal to adopt the three-language formula.
The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister also raised concerns about the upcoming delimitation exercise, arguing it would reduce representation for southern states that have successfully controlled population growth.
The escalating debate highlights broader tensions over federalism, linguistic diversity, and the balance of power between the Centre and states.