Tamil Nadu sparks fire, plans Hindi ban bill on hoardings, movies, songs, faces political storm

National News: Tamil Nadu shocked many by preparing a bill that would ban Hindi hoardings, boards, movies, and even songs across the state. But after an emergency meeting with legal experts, sources said the move has been stalled. Officials stressed that nothing against the Constitution would be allowed, but the proposal still drew heavy national attention and political fire.

DMK defends cultural language stance

Senior DMK leader TKS Elangovan said the government is committed to protecting Tamil identity while respecting the Constitution. He emphasized that DMK is against the “imposition of Hindi” but will not violate any legal framework. The party insists that promoting Tamil language is not about rejecting national symbols but about cultural preservation in a multilingual nation.

BJP calls bill absurd move

The BJP reacted strongly, calling the proposed bill “stupid and absurd.” BJP’s Vinoj Selvam argued that language should never be reduced to a political weapon. He said the DMK government is playing the language card only to distract people from governance failures and ongoing controversies linked to corruption and investments in the state.

Foxconn issue adds more pressure

Opposition leaders alleged that DMK is using the language controversy to divert focus from the Foxconn investment issue. They claimed that Tamil Nadu’s credibility with big investors has been shaken, and the ruling party is trying to change the headlines. The timing of the bill sparked doubts over its real intention.

Recent rupee symbol controversy

Earlier this year, the Tamil Nadu government replaced the national rupee symbol with the Tamil letter “ru” in its state budget logo. The move drew sharp criticism from Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and BJP leaders. DMK defended the decision as an effort to promote Tamil pride rather than a rejection of national unity.

Language debate reignites nationwide

The proposal has once again highlighted the deep language divide in Indian politics. For decades, Tamil Nadu has opposed mandatory Hindi, while the Centre has argued for its wider use. The latest controversy has revived old tensions, with political parties using language as both a cultural and electoral issue.

Battle lines drawn for future

With elections nearing, both DMK and BJP are expected to sharpen their stands. For DMK, the Tamil identity card remains a political weapon, while BJP sees it as divisive. The stalled Hindi bill may resurface later, but for now it has opened a new front in the ongoing state versus Centre narrative.