Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Wednesday alleged that the BJP-led Central government was deliberately creating obstacles to stall the State’s development, accusing it of targeting Tamil Nadu on issues related to language, culture, and governance.
Speaking at a public meeting, Stalin said Tamil Nadu was being denied its rightful share of funds and opportunities because of its firm stand on protecting Tamil language and identity.
He asserted that the State’s commitment to the two-language policy was being misrepresented by the Centre, which, he alleged, was attempting to impose a three-language formula indirectly by linking it to the release of education-related funds.
“The Centre claims it follows a two-language policy, but in practice, it is pushing Hindi dominance. Tamil Nadu is being punished for refusing to accept this,” the Chief Minister said.
Stalin recalled the legacy of Tamil poets and social reformers, stating that the Dravidian movement was built on the principles of self-respect and linguistic equality.
He said Tamil language and culture were inseparable from the State’s identity and would not be compromised under any circumstances.