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Politics
Congress slams Modi government over Hindi imposition in Tamil Nadu, BJP defends
✍️ India Today
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 01:03 AM
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The Congress party accused the central government of forcing Hindi in Tamil Nadu, while the BJP countered that the language policy respects constitutional norms.
New Delhi – A political controversy erupted in Tamil Nadu after the Congress party alleged that the Modi-led government is attempting to impose Hindi in the southern state. Party leaders cited recent statements and policy moves they said undermine the linguistic rights of Tamil speakers.
The BJP responded by defending Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asserting that the central government's language initiatives are consistent with the Constitution and aim to promote national integration without coercion. Party spokespeople emphasized that Hindi is taught as an optional subject and that no compulsory imposition exists.
Analysts note that language has long been a sensitive issue in Tamil Nadu, where regional parties have historically resisted perceived attempts to marginalise Tamil. Both sides are expected to continue the debate in the state assembly and at the national level, with public sentiment closely watching the developments.
The BJP responded by defending Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asserting that the central government's language initiatives are consistent with the Constitution and aim to promote national integration without coercion. Party spokespeople emphasized that Hindi is taught as an optional subject and that no compulsory imposition exists.
Analysts note that language has long been a sensitive issue in Tamil Nadu, where regional parties have historically resisted perceived attempts to marginalise Tamil. Both sides are expected to continue the debate in the state assembly and at the national level, with public sentiment closely watching the developments.