PM Modi Criticizes Tamil Leaders for Neglecting Tamil Signatures Amid Language Debate
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a rally in Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu, criticized state leaders for not signing their letters in Tamil despite their proclaimed pride in the language. Modi emphasized the importance of promoting Tamil globally, highlighting its rich heritage. “If we are truly proud of Tamil, I urge everyone to at least sign their names in the language,” he remarked.
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The Prime Minister’s comments come amidst a heated debate between the Centre and the Tamil Nadu government over the National Education Policy (NEP) and its three-language formula. The DMK-led state government has accused the BJP of attempting to impose Hindi, threatening Tamil culture and language. Modi countered these claims by urging the introduction of medical courses in Tamil to benefit underprivileged students. He also pointed out that Tamil Nadu has gained 11 new medical colleges over the past decade.
Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu: PM Modi says, "…The Government is constantly working to ensure that the Tamil language and Tamil heritage reach every corner of the world. Sometimes, I am surprised when I receive letters from some leaders of Tamil Nadu, none of them are signed in the… pic.twitter.com/QxZCMNxqqy
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This linguistic and educational clash reflects broader political tensions, with Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan previously accusing Tamil Nadu’s leadership of politicizing reforms for electoral narratives. The DMK, however, remains firm on its two-language policy, rejecting NEP’s provisions as detrimental to regional identity.