On this Special Report, the focus is on the intensifying political row in Tamil Nadu over alleged Hindi imposition. DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi has raised a fresh charge against the central government after new signboards were installed at the Park Town and Dr. MGR Central Railway Stations in Chennai. Kanimozhi Karunanidhi stated, 'We will not stop opposing as long as they don't stop imposing Hindi,' highlighting that the new boards place Hindi in the central position, replacing the previous layout where English was prominent. While all three languages—Tamil, English, and Hindi—remain on the boards, the DMK has flagged the change in font placement as a deliberate 'Hindi push.' This development follows a similar controversy in Kallakurichi, further fueling the linguistic debate in the state as elections approach. The report features insights from Anagha Kesav on how these new replacements have triggered a fresh political flashpoint between the DMK and the Centre.
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