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Tamil Nadu BJP Chief K. Annamalai Supports R. Ashwin’s Hindi Remark, Calls It a 'Link Language'

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K. Annamalai, the president of the BJP in Tamil Nadu, has endorsed former cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin's statement that Hindi is not the national language of India, calling it a "link language" instead.

Annamalai echoed Ashwin's recent comments made during a graduation event at a private college in Chennai, where Ashwin clarified that Hindi is not India's national language, but an official language.

Ashwin's remarks came after a muted response from students when he mentioned Hindi, followed by louder reactions when he referred to Tamil and English. "I agree with Ashwin. Hindi is not our national language, it was a link language. It is a language of convenience," Annamalai stated, emphasizing that this view aligns with the broader understanding in India, particularly in regions like Tamil Nadu, where the debate over language has long been a politically sensitive issue.

Ashwin, who recently retired from international cricket, made his statement during a convocation ceremony at the private college near Chennai. He invited students to ask questions in Hindi, English, or Tamil, but when he mentioned Hindi, the response was tepid.

He then pointed out that Hindi is not India’s national language, but an official one, triggering discussions across the state. Tamil Nadu has a long history of opposition to the imposition of Hindi, dating back to the 1930s and 1940s, when the Dravidian movement led a strong protest against the compulsory teaching of Hindi in schools.

This resistance is still present today, with ongoing debates and protests over Hindi’s role in the state's education and governance systems. Annamalai's remarks align with the longstanding sentiment in Tamil Nadu, which holds that no language in India holds national status.

"The Constitution of India does not grant national language status to any language. Hindi and English are used for official purposes, including legislation and communication between the central government and states," Annamalai added.

In October last year, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin also voiced his concerns, writing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the celebration of Hindi Month in non-Hindi speaking states like Tamil Nadu.

Stalin highlighted that such celebrations could undermine regional languages and identities. Annamalai’s comments continue to fuel the ongoing discourse in Tamil Nadu, where language remains a highly sensitive and politically significant issue.

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