In certain southern states, there has been a noticeable surge in dissent against the imposition of hindi, and tamil has been a prominent participant in this movement. chief minister Stalin of tamil Nadu articulated the sentiment, expressing that adopting hindi implies subservience and rejecting the notion of hindi supremacy as unacceptable. This perspective has gained traction among the populace, with a widespread belief that resistance to hindi imposition is a crucial assertion of identity.
Tamil actor vijay sethupathi recently engaged in discussions on this contentious topic during a media conference in Chennai. Against the backdrop of the release of his movie 'Merry Christmas' in hindi and tamil, Sethupathi was queried about Hindi's role in the cultural and linguistic landscape. In response, he expressed dissatisfaction, urging reporters not to repeat the same question. Sethupathi underscored the historical context of anti-Hindi sentiments in tamil politics, spanning 75 years.
Sethupathi clarified that the opposition is not directed against the hindi language itself; rather, it is against the mandatory imposition of Hindi. He emphasized the distinction between willingly learning hindi and compelling everyone to adopt it. Drawing attention to the unnecessary repetition of such queries, he recalled a similar inquiry directed at Aamir Khan. The actor staunchly conveyed that tamil Nadu's stance revolves around preserving linguistic diversity and autonomy rather than rejecting the hindi language outright.
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