Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has strongly criticized the Central government’s three-language formula as per the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020, denouncing it as ‘Hindi colonialism’. In a bold statement, Stalin declared that Tamil Nadu will not accept such imposition and ridiculed the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) signature campaign promoting the policy. He emphasized that Hindi has been forcefully imposed on non-Hindi speaking states for years. In response to Stalin’s remarks, the Tamil Nadu BJP chief defended the three-language formula and supported the policy despite the opposition’s stand. The clash between the ruling party in the state and the BJP highlights the ongoing debate on language policies and cultural autonomy in India. The controversy surrounding the NEP 2020 and the perceived dominance of Hindi in educational institutions continues to be a contentious issue, especially in states like Tamil Nadu where the preservation of regional languages and identity holds significant importance. The differing viewpoints of political leaders in Tamil Nadu underscore the deep-rooted linguistic diversity and the complex dynamics of language politics in the country. The confrontation between Stalin and the BJP reflects the broader national discourse on language, identity, and federalism, shaping the narrative on language education and cultural heritage preservation in India.