Tamil Nadu CM Accuses Central Government of Imposing Hindi Language

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has accused the central government of imposing Hindi in the state through a controversial 'one language, three scripts' policy. He highlighted specific instances where Hindi names are transliterated into Tamil and English, raising concerns about the erosion of Tamil identity. Stalin called for action against these practices, urging the BJP to respect the self-esteem of the Tamil people. His remarks reflect a growing tension between state and central authorities over language and cultural identity. Read on to discover more about Stalin's strong stance and the implications for Tamil Nadu.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 4, 2026, 14:29 IST

Stalin's Accusations Against the Central Government

On Wednesday, Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister M.K. Stalin once again criticized the central government, alleging that it is imposing Hindi in the state under the guise of a 'one language, three scripts' policy. He claimed that the BJP-led central government is transliterating difficult Hindi names into English and Tamil scripts without consideration. In a post on X, he expressed his concerns about the BJP's relentless push for Hindi, stating, "The BJP is crossing all limits in its obsession with imposing Hindi! The central government has engaged in this disgraceful act by adopting a 'one language, three scripts' policy, where Hindi names are directly transliterated into Tamil and English scripts!"

Examples of Hindi Imposition

Stalin cited specific instances of what he perceives as the imposition of Hindi, mentioning that the Tiruchirappalli railway division office has labeled 'Duty Door' in three scripts. He also objected to the use of the term 'Provident Fund Bhavan' for Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) offices. Furthermore, he pointed out that new criminal laws are being written in English script using Sanskrit names, and the Ministry of Water Resources has been renamed 'Jal Shakti'. He criticized the change in the name of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) as well.

Call for Action Against Hindi Imposition

Stalin emphasized that the BJP should be taught a lesson and urged them to abandon their attempts to impose Hindi. He remarked that their arrogance is growing, and those who disrespect the self-esteem of the Tamil people should face consequences. He insisted that the BJP should cease its efforts to impose Hindi through Tamil and English scripts and immediately replace them with appropriate Tamil names. He warned that otherwise, the BJP-led central government would have to confront the wrath of the Tamil people.