The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a scathing attack on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin over his comments regarding funding for Sanskrit, labeling him a hypocrite. BJP Tamil Nadu President K Annamalai accused Stalin of prioritizing Sanskrit over Tamil and criticized his alleged manipulation of Thiruvalluvar’s legacy for political gain. The chief minister had recently called on the BJP to focus on promoting Tamil language and culture while urging them to halt any attempts at imposing Hindi on the state. The sharp rebuke from the BJP comes amidst ongoing tensions between the ruling party in Tamil Nadu and the central government over language and cultural issues. The clash highlights the deep-rooted linguistic and cultural sensitivities in the region, with political parties often using them as rallying points. The exchange underscores the complex dynamics at play in the state’s political landscape, where language and identity hold significant importance. The BJP’s criticism of Stalin is likely to further fuel the ongoing debate over language politics in Tamil Nadu, with both sides digging in their heels on their respective positions.