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Udhayanidhi Stalin sparks Tamil Hindi row claiming Hindi states lost mother tongues
Politics
Published on 24 April 2026
He cites Bihar Chhattisgarh and Punjab—BJP hits back hard
Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin reignited a language row by asserting that states that implement Hindi eventually lose their mother tongues. He pointed to Bihar, Chhattisgarh and Punjab as examples, while invoking the legacy of the Tamil language movement linked to Periyar and C N Annadurai. BJP responded sharply to the claim as the dispute escalated.
- Udhayanidhi says Hindi implementation leads to mother tongue erosion
- He cites Bihar, Chhattisgarh and Punjab as supporting examples
- Remarks revive the Tamil language movement’s historical references
- BJP’s rebuttal signals an escalating political standoff
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