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CM Stalin Warns TVK Government Over Signboard Row in Tamil Nadu
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🗓 02 Oct 2026, 09:02 PM
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Chief Minister Stalin has cautioned the Vijay‑led Tamil Nadu government over a dispute concerning signboards, emphasizing adherence to the state's two‑language policy.
Chief Minister Stalin of Tamil Nadu has issued a stern warning to the Vijay‑led Tamil Nadu government over a dispute concerning signboards, reminding the administration of the state's bilingual signage policy.
The controversy arose after a signboard was installed that did not comply with the two‑language requirement mandated by the state, which stipulates that public signage must be displayed in both Tamil and English.
Stalin said the government must not "play with" the two‑language policy, implying that any deviation could lead to public backlash and undermine the state's linguistic heritage.
The incident highlights the ongoing sensitivity around language policy in Tamil Nadu, where the government has faced criticism for perceived neglect of Tamil in public communications.
The controversy arose after a signboard was installed that did not comply with the two‑language requirement mandated by the state, which stipulates that public signage must be displayed in both Tamil and English.
Stalin said the government must not "play with" the two‑language policy, implying that any deviation could lead to public backlash and undermine the state's linguistic heritage.
The incident highlights the ongoing sensitivity around language policy in Tamil Nadu, where the government has faced criticism for perceived neglect of Tamil in public communications.