The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has slammed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, labeling him a hypocrite over his comments on funding for Sanskrit. BJP’s Tamil Nadu President K Annamalai accused Stalin of prioritizing Sanskrit over Tamil and accused him of distorting Thiruvalluvar’s legacy for political gain. Stalin had recently called on the BJP to focus on promoting Tamil and refrain from imposing Hindi. The criticism from the BJP comes amid ongoing tensions between the ruling party in Tamil Nadu and the BJP over language and cultural issues. The clash highlights the deep-rooted linguistic and cultural sensitivities in the region. The BJP’s strong reaction underscores the party’s commitment to promoting Sanskrit and its stance on language policies in India. The verbal sparring between the two parties is likely to continue as they vie for influence in the state. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.