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Udhayanidhi Stalin: 'Hindi Has Swallowed Many Mother Tongues' Amid Row Over Language Imposition
UPDATED: Jan 27, 2026 09:22 IST
On this Special Report, the focus is on the escalating political row in Tamil Nadu over language and alliances. Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin alleged that 'Hindi has swallowed many mother tongues' and accused the Centre of using the National Education Policy to impose the language. He further claimed that cultural identities are being eroded as regional languages lose influence. In response, Union Minister L. Murugan and BJP leaders slammed the DMK for practicing divisive politics, questioning their alliance with the Congress. Meanwhile, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin alleged that the AIADMK's return to the NDA was a result of blackmail by the BJP. The AIADMK dismissed these claims, asserting that the DMK is rattled ahead of the 2026 elections and predicting the end of the Stalin family's political career. The programme examines the sharp accusations exchanged between the ruling DMK and the opposition as the electoral battle intensifies.
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