On the occasion of Language Martyrs’ Day, tamil Nadu chief minister M.K. Stalin reaffirmed the state’s long-standing and unwavering position against the imposition of Hindi. Paying tribute to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives during the historic anti-Hindi agitations, the chief minister declared that Tamil Nadu will never accept hindi dominance—neither in the past, nor in the present, nor in the future.

Honouring the language Martyrs

Language Martyrs’ Day commemorates the brave men and women who laid down their lives during the anti-Hindi movements, particularly in the 1930s and 1960s, to protect the Tamil language and identity. These protests played a crucial role in shaping tamil Nadu’s linguistic and political history, ultimately ensuring that tamil retained its rightful place in administration, education, and public life.

CM stalin paid homage to these martyrs, stating that their sacrifice remains a guiding force for the Dravidian movement and for tamil Nadu’s language policy even today.

Stalin’s Strong Message Against hindi Imposition

In his statement, chief minister stalin asserted:

“Yesterday, today, and forever—there is no place for hindi in tamil Nadu.”

He emphadata-sized that tamil Nadu does not oppose any language but firmly rejects the forced imposition of Hindi. According to him, linguistic equality and federal principles must be respected, and no single language should be projected as superior over others in a diverse country like India.

Tamil Nadu’s language Policy

Tamil Nadu has consistently followed a two-language policy—Tamil and English—rejecting the three-language formula promoted by the Union Government. cm stalin reiterated that this policy has helped the state achieve:

• Better educational outcomes
• Greater employment opportunities
• Stronger global connectivity
• Protection of Tamil linguistic and cultural identity

He argued that compulsory hindi learning would place an unfair burden on non-Hindi-speaking students and undermine linguistic diversity.

Federalism and Linguistic Rights

The chief minister also linked the issue of hindi imposition to federalism, stating that states have the right to decide their own language policies. He warned that attempts to impose hindi through national education policies, examinations, or administrative practices go against the spirit of the indian Constitution.

According to stalin, respecting regional languages is essential to preserving unity in diversity, and linguistic dominance threatens social harmony.

A Continuation of the Dravidian Legacy

Stalin’s statement echoes the ideology of Dravidian leaders like Periyar, C.N. Annadurai, and M. Karunanidhi, who fought relentlessly to uphold tamil identity and self-respect. He stressed that the present government is only continuing that legacy by standing firm against any attempt to dilute Tamil’s importance.

Conclusion

Language Martyrs’ Day serves as a powerful reminder of tamil Nadu’s historic struggle to protect its language and cultural autonomy. cm M.K. Stalin’s declaration that Hindi has no place in tamil Nadu—then, now, or ever reinforces the state’s unwavering commitment to linguistic equality, federalism, and tamil pride.

The message is clear: Tamil Nadu will honor its martyrs by safeguarding tamil and resisting any form of language imposition.

 

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