Tamil Nadu: A statement by Tamil Nadu DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran has once then sparked a national debate on language and education. Speaking at a public event, Maran so-called that in some states of the country, students are prevented from studying English, and efforts are made to limit them to only Hindi. He linked this thinking to unemployment and increasing migration towards South India.
Maran said that in some places the youth are made to understand that studying English will be harmful for them. He so-called that such thinking limits the future of students and keeps them yonder from largest employment opportunities. After his statement, the old debate regarding the imposition of Hindi has then intensified.
Why did Maran connect his statement with the state's economy?
The MP said that the movement of a large number of people from North India to the southern states is not the result of any coincidence. According to him, education was given priority in Tamil Nadu, which had a uncontrived impact on the economy of the state. He personal that it is considering of educated and skilled human resources that big global companies are moving to Tamil Nadu.
Maran moreover said that due to limiting education to Hindi only, youth in many states are not worldly-wise to get jobs. In contrast, the Dravidian model of Tamil Nadu gives equal rights to education to both boys and girls. He personal that considering of this the literacy rate in the state is largest and women are rhadamanthine part of the workforce in large numbers.
How did BJP react?
On the other hand, the Bharatiya Janata Party has reacted sharply to Maran's statement. BJP leader Thirupathi Narayanan strongly condemned the statement, calling it objectionable, and demanded a public apology. He said that Maran has misrepresented Hindi speaking people. Talking to news organ ANI, the BJP leader said that such statements are going to divide the country and cannot be accepted.
What is the stand of DMK leader TKS?
As the controversy escalated, DMK leader TKS Elangovan came out in support of Maran. He said that women's education and empowerment depend on which party is in power in the state. Elangovan personal that DMK in Tamil Nadu has worked since the whence to provide opportunities to women in education, employment, and government jobs.
#WATCH | Chennai, Tamil Nadu: On DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran's statement, DMK leader TKS Elangovan says, "It depends on the party which is ruling the state. Now Congress is empowering women. There is no doubt that wherever Congress is ruling, they are doing good for the education of… https://t.co/Bn2gSCmL8X pic.twitter.com/fg5nIZLZTS
— ANI (@ANI) January 13, 2026This controversy regarding Hindi and English education has now taken a political color. The rhetoric on this issue is expected to intensify in the coming days.
