Andhra Pradesh's Deputy Chief Minister, Pawan Kalyan, recently made a statement regarding the three-language formula under the new education policy. In his statement, he accused Tamil Nadu of hypocrisy. Actor Prakash Raj's response to this statement has now emerged and is rapidly going viral.
New Delhi: Andhra Pradesh's Deputy CM, Pawan Kalyan's statement regarding the Hindi language has sparked a major controversy. He accused Tamil Nadu of hypocrisy, stating that while they oppose Hindi adoption, they dub Tamil films in Hindi to earn money. Actor Prakash Raj has responded sharply to this statement, characterizing it as a fight to protect the mother tongue and taking a jibe at Pawan Kalyan. This controversy has now heated up the political landscape.
Where did this controversy begin?
The controversy began when Pawan Kalyan, during his Janasena party's foundation day event, made a statement on the Hindi language. He stated that India needs Tamil and other languages, but some are being hypocritical. Referring to Tamil Nadu, he said that while Hindi adoption is opposed there, Tamil films are dubbed in Hindi for profit. He questioned why Tamil Nadu wants money from Bollywood but refuses to adopt the Hindi language.
Prakash Raj's sharp retort
Following Pawan Kalyan's statement, the DMK bly objected, and actor Prakash Raj also retaliated. Prakash Raj stated that this debate is not about hating any language but about protecting one's mother tongue. In an X post, he shared an old statement by Pawan Kalyan, writing, "Before winning elections, it was Janasena; after winning, it has become Bhajan Sena." This statement further fueled the debate on social media.
Language dispute between Tamil Nadu and the Center
This controversy has arisen at a time when disagreements already exist between Tamil Nadu and the central government regarding the three-language formula under the new education policy. Tamil Nadu has long opposed this policy, believing it to be an attempt to impose Hindi. The central government, however, maintains that this policy will provide Indian youth with better employment opportunities nationwide.
Potential for escalating conflict
Following Pawan Kalyan's statement and Prakash Raj's response, there is potential for further escalation of this conflict. Tamil Nadu has witnessed numerous protests against the Hindi language in the past. It will be interesting to see how this debate unfolds and what political ramifications it will have.
