Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has accused the BJP-led central government of merely paying lip service to the Tamil language to garner votes while neglecting its promotion and development. Stalin criticized the Centre for allegedly favoring Sanskrit over Tamil by allocating more funds for the former. He argued that this move reflects a clear bias towards Hindi and Sanskrit, undermining the importance of regional languages like Tamil. The Chief Minister’s comments come amidst ongoing political tensions between the ruling parties in Tamil Nadu and the central government. The issue of language and cultural identity has been a longstanding point of contention in the state, with many advocating for the preservation and promotion of Tamil over other languages. Stalin’s remarks highlight the deep-rooted linguistic and cultural sentiments prevalent in Tamil Nadu, as well as the political implications of language policy in the region. The criticism towards the BJP government’s language policies underscores the broader debate surrounding linguistic diversity and the protection of regional languages in India.