Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has launched a scathing attack on the Centre over the language row, criticizing the three-language formula proposed under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 as ‘Hindi colonialism’. Stalin firmly stated that Tamil Nadu will not tolerate such imposition of Hindi and ridiculed the BJP’s signature campaign promoting the policy. The Chief Minister stressed that Hindi has been unjustly forced upon non-Hindi speaking states. In response, the Tamil Nadu BJP chief has refuted Stalin’s allegations and voiced support for the language policy. The clash between the ruling party in Tamil Nadu and the BJP highlights the ongoing debate and tensions surrounding language politics in the country. This confrontation underscores the deep-rooted linguistic diversity and sensitivities in India, particularly concerning the dominance of Hindi as a national language. The issue continues to fuel political discourse and regional identity sentiments, prompting discussions on the need for linguistic equality and respect for the diverse languages spoken across the nation.