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India’s language war: Why is Hindi sparking a north-south divide?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Tamil Nadu, criticizing leaders from the Tamil Nadu government amid a language dispute over Hindi education policy.
The Tamil Nadu government, led by Chief Minister MK Stalin, accuses the Modi government of withholding education funds totaling $232 million, harming the state's education system.
Historically, Tamil Nadu has resisted Hindi imposition, with protests dating back to 1937 against mandatory Hindi in schools, reflecting deep-seated linguistic pride.
Critics argue that the Modi government promotes Hindi dominance, threatening India's linguistic diversity, while educational experts highlight the significance of language as an identity marker that can mobilize people against perceived cultural dominance.

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India’s language war: Why is Hindi causing a north-south divide?

New Delhi, India – Addressing a rally in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu last weekend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi mocked leaders from the state government of the regional Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party.“These ministers from Tamil Nadu talk about pride in their language but always write letters to me and sign off in English. Why don’t they use the Tamil language?” he said, adding “Where is their Tamil pride?” It was no ordinary b…

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India’s language war: Why is Hindi sparking a north-south divide?

A decades-old spat over alleged Hindi imposition in the southern state of Tamil Nadu has erupted again. Here’s why.

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India’s language war: Why is Hindi sparking a north-south divide? – EMEA Tribune – Latest News – Breaking News – World News

New Delhi, India – Addressing a rally in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu last weekend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi mocked leaders from the state […] Source

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India’s language war: Why is Hindi sparking a north-south divide? | Narendra Modi News – Monkey Viral

New Delhi, India – Addressing a rally in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu last weekend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi mocked leaders from the state government of the regional Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party. “These ministers from Tamil Nadu talk about pride in their language but always write letters to me and sign off in […]

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Language Wars in India: Is English the Divider or the Bridge?

S K Nag In a country with 22 officially recognized languages and hundreds of dialects, it’s no surprise that language is not just a tool of communication in India—it’s a site of identity, aspiration, and often, conflict. In this complex linguistic ecosystem, English stands as both a unifier and a divider. The question we must ask ourselves is: does it connect India or fracture it further? For decades, English has been the aspirational language—o…

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