Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK leader M K Stalin strongly criticized Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath over his remarks on the ongoing language controversy. Calling Yogi’s statements a “political black comedy,” Stalin emphasized that Tamil Nadu does not oppose any language but resists its imposition and linguistic chauvinism. He reiterated the state’s commitment to the two-language policy and equitable delimitation, adding that the BJP seems unsettled by Tamil Nadu’s firm stance. Stalin, in a social media post, took a direct dig at Yogi, stating, “And now Hon’ble Yogi Adityanath wants to lecture us on hate? Spare us. This isn’t irony—it’s political black comedy at its darkest.” He also underlined that the issue is not about divisiveness but about upholding dignity and justice.
Stalin’s remarks came in response to Yogi Adityanath’s reported claims that the DMK government was using the language issue as a political tool to create division. The controversy highlights the long-standing resistance in Tamil Nadu against the imposition of Hindi, a sentiment that has historically shaped the state’s linguistic policies. The DMK has been vocal about protecting Tamil identity and has consistently opposed the three-language formula pushed by the central government. Stalin’s remarks indicate that this debate over linguistic rights continues to be a critical issue in Tamil Nadu politics.
Meanwhile, BJP Tamil Nadu President K Annamalai hit back at Stalin, accusing him of double standards. He claimed that the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s family runs private schools that teach multiple languages, while opposing the same approach in government schools. Annamalai further alleged that the DMK was trying to distract people from real issues by focusing on the language debate. His response reflects the ongoing political battle between the DMK and BJP over language policies, governance, and ideological differences in Tamil Nadu.
