"Against Federalism": Actor Vijay's TVK Criticises Amit Shah's Hindi Day Remarks
Actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam or TVK has vehemently opposed Union Home Minister Amit Shah's comments on Hindi, calling it yet another attempt to impose the language on non-Hindi-speaking states.
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Actor Vijay's political outfit, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has strongly condemned Union Home Minister Amit Shah's recent remarks on Hindi, describing them as another attempt to force the language upon non-Hindi speaking regions. The party stated that this approach discriminates against states not governed by BJP and undermines the federal structure of India.
"Despite previous failed attempts at Hindi imposition, the Union government persists in its efforts to enforce it," stated TVK propaganda and policy general secretary Arunraj in an official release.
"Showing favoritism toward states ruled by BJP, marginalizing non-Hindi speaking states, and prioritizing one particular language contradicts the principles of federalism," the statement continued, urging Mr. Shah to retract his Hindi Day comments where he suggested Hindi would play a significant role in building a self-reliant India.
The TVK emphasized that the central government should embrace diversity in states, languages, and religions, asserting that only such inclusivity would foster comprehensive national development.
TVK leader Vijay, who has positioned his party in opposition to both Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK and the BJP, had previously criticized the alleged Hindi imposition through the Centre's three-language policy.
His organization had stated that Mr. Shah's commentary regarding English constitutes a "direct" challenge to Tamil Nadu's established two-language system.
During his September 14 address, Mr. Shah had asserted that Hindi should be seen as a companion to other Indian languages rather than a competitor.
"I consistently emphasize that Hindi does not compete with Indian languages. Hindi is a friend to Indian languages. There exists no conflict between them," he had remarked during his Hindi Diwas speech.
Opposition to Hindi instruction in southern schools is primarily led by Tamil Nadu and its governing DMK. The state maintains a two-language policy while facing pressure from the Centre to incorporate a third language.
The DMK has contended that the National Education Policy would impose cultural uniformity, diminishing India's diversity and eroding the distinctive cultural identity of southern states.
Chief Minister MK Stalin and his son Udhayanidhi Stalin have argued that numerous Indian languages are deteriorating due to Hindi's expanding influence, with some languages facing extinction from disuse.