Tamil Nadu’s Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has emphasized the importance of opposing Hindi imposition to safeguard Tamil identity and culture. In a recent statement, Stalin criticized the central government’s language policies, particularly the National Education Policy and the three-language formula, accusing them of favoring Hindi. He called on students to be vigilant against these measures and to protect the Tamil language and its educational institutions. Stalin highlighted the historical significance of anti-Hindi protests in Tamil Nadu and urged the younger generation to continue the fight against linguistic hegemony. The deputy chief minister’s stance reflects the longstanding linguistic and cultural tensions in the region, where Tamil pride and identity are deeply intertwined with resistance to Hindi dominance. This latest assertion from Stalin underscores the ongoing struggle for language rights and cultural preservation in Tamil Nadu.