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The kolams featured messages such as ‘Welcome Tamil language’ and ‘Stop Hindi imposition,’ voicing their dissent against the imposition of Hindi
An ANI visual of the colourful kolams on the streets in the area has been circulating on the social media platforms. (Screengrab via X/@ANI)
Local residents in the Ayapakkam Housing Board area of Villivakkam Panchayat Union in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvallur district have voiced their opposition to the Central Government’s alleged imposition of the Hindi language by drawing kolams (rangoli) outside their homes in protest.
The kolams featured messages such as ‘Welcome Tamil language’ and ‘Stop Hindi imposition,’ voicing their dissent against the imposition of Hindi.
An ANI visual of the colourful kolams on the streets in the area has been circulating on the social media platform X.
#WATCH | Tamil Nadu: In Ayapakkam Housing Board area of Villivakkam Panchayat Union in Tiruvallur District, locals registered their protest against the Central Government by drawing kolams (rangoli) in front of their houses, stating ‘Welcome Tamil language’ and ‘Stop Hindi… pic.twitter.com/T9rsxqzhmD— ANI (@ANI) February 19, 2025
This protest comes in the wake of remarks made by Tamil Nadu’s Deputy Chief Minister and DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin.
Stalin, addressing a rally on Tuesday, strongly criticised the BJP-led Central Government’s National Education Policy (NEP) and the trilingual policy, warning that these policies could endanger the future of Tamil and its speakers.
Stalin highlighted the threat posed by Hindi to regional languages, claiming that Hindi had already overshadowed several languages in North India and that Tamil could be at risk as well.
The Deputy Chief Minister made it clear that the people of Tamil Nadu would not allow the Centre to force these policies upon them. He also expressed his concerns about the NEP, stating that it was not only an issue for the DMK but for the future of Tamil children across the state.
During his speech, Stalin urged the opposition AIADMK to join the DMK in protest against these policies. He stressed that political parties should put aside their differences and unite to oppose the imposition of Hindi and the NEP.
“They want to impose Hindi again. Not 100 but thousands will sacrifice their lives for Tamil. I urge the Centre not to do politics in the children’s education or their future and release the funds,” he told the crowd.
(With inputs from agencies)
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Tamil Nadu, India, India
