The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has slammed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin for his recent comments on funding for Sanskrit, labeling him a hypocrite. BJP Tamil Nadu President K Annamalai accused Stalin of prioritizing Sanskrit over Tamil and criticized him for allegedly distorting Thiruvalluvar’s legacy for political gain. Stalin had earlier called on the BJP to focus on promoting the Tamil language and to refrain from imposing Hindi on the state. The criticism from the BJP comes amidst ongoing tensions between the ruling DMK government in Tamil Nadu and the BJP over language and cultural issues. The clash highlights the ongoing debate over language policy in India, with regional languages such as Tamil often pitted against Sanskrit and Hindi. The BJP’s response to Stalin’s remarks underscores the deep-rooted political divisions in the state over language and cultural identity. The exchange between the two political parties is likely to further fuel the debate over language politics in Tamil Nadu, with both sides digging in their heels on their respective positions. The dispute also reflects broader tensions within Indian society over questions of language, identity, and cultural heritage.