BJP Tamil Nadu chief K Annamalai has strongly criticized the ruling DMK government after the Tamil Nadu state song, Tamil Thaai Vazhthu, was reportedly not sung at an official government event in Thiruvallur. He accused Chief Minister MK Stalin’s party of using Tamil identity for political gain while opposing the Centre’s language policies.
DMK Accused of Politicizing Tamil Identity
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Annamalai called out DMK ministers MRK Panneerselvam, Ponmudi, and Naser, as well as the local MLA and District Collector, for allowing the event to proceed without the customary state song. He called this act “highly condemnable” and alleged that the DMK is exploiting Tamil sentiments while secretly promoting policies that weaken Tamil education.
‘Two-Language Policy’ vs. National Education Policy (NEP)
Annamalai further alleged that while DMK opposes the three-language formula, it is enabling private schools to ignore Tamil. He accused the party of creating unnecessary fear among Tamil people regarding language policies while blocking mother-tongue education in schools under the New Education Policy (NEP).
Delimitation Debate: DMK’s Next Fear Tactic?
Annamalai also took a jab at MK Stalin, saying that after misleading people about language policies, the DMK is now creating fear around delimitation. He questioned what new “drama” the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister would stage next to distract people from real issues.
DMK vs. BJP: The Battle Over Language Continues
The DMK has remained firm in its stance, rejecting the three-language formula and insisting that Tamil Nadu will continue with Tamil and English as the only languages in schools. The party has repeatedly accused the BJP-led central government of trying to impose Hindi in Tamil Nadu. However, the Union government has denied these claims, stating that the NEP 2020 does not force any state to adopt Hindi.
This latest controversy adds fuel to the ongoing language dispute between Tamil Nadu and the Centre, with both sides refusing to back down.
