Andhra Pradesh's Deputy Chief Minister and Jana Sena Party leader, Pawan Kalyan, has launched a sharp attack on Tamil Nadu's leaders. He questioned their opposition to the Hindi language, stating that while they reject Hindi, they simultaneously profit financially by dubbing their films into Hindi.
Tamil Nadu: Andhra Pradesh's Deputy Chief Minister and Jana Sena Party chief, Pawan Kalyan, recently criticized Tamil Nadu's leaders for their opposition to the Hindi language. He termed this opposition as "hypocrisy," questioning why Tamil Nadu leaders oppose Hindi while allowing their films to be dubbed in Hindi for financial gain.
Pawan Kalyan's Strong Statement on the National Education Policy
Kalyan's statement comes after Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin accused the central government of imposing Hindi through the National Education Policy (NEP). He claimed the policy is an attempt at "saffronization" rather than educational reform. "Tamil leaders oppose the Hindi language, but have no qualms when it comes to dubbing their films in Hindi. They embrace Hindi to earn money from Bollywood but oppose it for the common people. Why this double standard?"
Emphasis on Linguistic Diversity and India's Unity
Pawan Kalyan highlighted linguistic diversity as India's strength, stating that we should accept all languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Sanskrit. He said, "We cannot be limited to just two languages. We must preserve our linguistic diversity to foster love and unity in the country."
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin stated that the NEP is an attempt to dismantle Tamil Nadu's education system. He alleged that the central government is pressuring the state government to impose Hindi and withholding educational grants. According to Stalin, this policy is designed to promote Hindi, not India's development.
The NEP has faced continuous opposition in South Indian states. Pawan Kalyan's statement may further intensify this controversy. It remains to be seen how Tamil Nadu's leaders will respond and whether this issue will feature prominently in upcoming elections.
