The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has hit back at Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin over his comments regarding funding for Sanskrit, labeling him a hypocrite. BJP Tamil Nadu President K Annamalai criticized Stalin for allegedly prioritizing Sanskrit over Tamil and accused him of distorting Thiruvalluvar’s legacy for political gain. Stalin had previously called on the BJP to focus on promoting Tamil language and culture while also urging them to cease efforts of imposing Hindi on the state. The clash between the ruling party in Tamil Nadu and the BJP underscores the ongoing tensions surrounding language and cultural identity in the region.