Tamil Nadu is preparing to strengthen its opposition to the use of Hindi with a bill that aims to ban Hindi signs, movies, and songs throughout the state. CM MK Stalin plans to present the legislation on October 15, 2025, on the last day of the assembly session.
The proposed bill, introduced by the DMK-led government, seeks to prohibit the use of Hindi in public areas and entertainment media. Officials state that this move is a constitutional response to what the state sees as an effort by the central government to promote Hindi dominance through the three-language formula.
Tamil Nadu’s Protests Against Hindi Imposition
Stalin has long highlighted the role of language in cultural identity. He has said, “Only if a language survives, the race will survive.” He clarified that the DMK does not oppose Hindi as a language but strongly resists its imposition in Tamil Nadu. The CM has accused the BJP of pushing Hindi—and eventually Sanskrit—through its educational and administrative policies, claiming this undermines the state’s successful two-language model of Tamil and English, according to reports.
Language Bill Led Historic Anti-Hindi Debate
This legislative effort is expected to revive the historical language debate in Tamil Nadu, recalling the anti-Hindi movements from the 1930s and 1950s. The DMK has consistently presented itself as a protector of the Tamil language and culture, and the new bill is likely to raise political tensions with the BJP, which supports Hindi as a unifying national language.
Earlier this year, the Tamil Nadu government replaced the Indian rupee symbol with a Tamil letter in its state budget logo. This change signals its commitment to representing the regional language. Observers note that the move occurs ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, reinforcing the DMK’s ideological stance and serving as a rallying point for Tamil identity.
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