Aakhir Tak – In Shorts
- Amit Shah criticized the DMK regarding the Hindi dispute, questioning the translation of courses into Tamil.
- He stated the DMK lacks the courage to translate medical and engineering courses into Tamil.
- Amit Shah promised his party would translate these courses into Tamil if they come to power.
- He emphasized that Hindi does not compete with any national language but promotes linguistic harmony.
- Shah announced that starting in December, he would initiate official correspondence in regional languages, a fitting response to the DMK.
Aakhir Tak – In Depth
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has sharply criticized the DMK government in Tamil Nadu over the Hindi Dispute. He accused the ruling party of lacking the courage to translate medical and engineering courses into Tamil. Speaking on the language controversy in Parliament, Shah declared, “You (DMK) do not have the courage to translate medical and engineering courses in the Tamil language.” He further asserted that once his party comes to power, they would ensure the translation of these courses into Tamil. “When we form the government, we will translate medical and engineering courses in the Tamil language,” he said.
Addressing the broader debate on language, the Home Minister also emphasized that Hindi was not competing with any language. “Hindi does not compete with any national language,” he stated, reiterating that Hindi fosters linguistic harmony. “Hindi is a companion to all Indian languages,” he added further, asserting that Hindi plays a supportive role rather than a dominant one.
Emphasizing linguistic unity, he remarked, “Hindi strengthens all Indian languages, and all Indian languages strengthen Hindi,” underlining the reciprocal relationship between Hindi and regional languages in strengthening India’s linguistic diversity. The minister’s comments come amid ongoing debates about the role and status of Hindi in a multilingual India.
He also announced, “I would like to say something so that those who divide the country in the name of language do not get their agenda. Under the Department of Official Language, Narendra Modi Government has set up an Indian Languages Section which will work to enhance the usage of all Indian languages—Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Assamese, Bengali, all languages.” This initiative aims to promote linguistic diversity.
He further revealed that from December onwards, he would initiate official correspondence in regional languages. “After December, I will have written correspondence with citizens, Chief Ministers, Ministers and Members of Parliament in their own language. This is a strong reply to those who run their shops in the name of language to hide their corruption,” he remarked, directly addressing political opponents.
Rejecting allegations that the BJP was opposed to South Indian languages, Shah hit back at critics. “What are they saying? That we oppose languages of the south? How can this be possible? I come from Gujarat, Nirmala Sitharaman is from Tamil Nadu. How can we oppose this?” he asked, highlighting the diversity within the BJP itself.
Taking a veiled dig at opponents, he remarked, “I would like to tell those who spread poison in the name of language that you like languages from thousands of kilometres away but you do not like the language of India.” This statement underscores the BJP’s position on promoting Indian languages.
Meanwhile, Rajya Sabha MP Vaiko escalated the controversy on the language row, launching a scathing attack on Hindi and the BJP. He declared, “Hindi has no grammar, no literature it is a harsh language.” Vaiko’s comments have further fueled the debate.
Vaiko took aim at Union Home Minister Amit Shah, accusing him of arrogance in his statements. “Amit Shah is speaking in arrogance because he has got majority,” he said, alleging that the ruling party’s dominance in the central government was emboldening its stance on the language issue.
Predicting a bleak political future for the BJP in Tamil Nadu, Vaiko asserted, “BJP will never form the government in Tamil Nadu, it will be buried.” His remarks added fuel to the ongoing debate, further intensifying the political confrontation over language policies in the state. The ongoing Hindi Dispute is likely to remain a contentious issue.
Aakhir Tak – Key Takeaways to Remember
- Amit Shah accused the DMK of lacking courage to translate medical and engineering courses into Tamil.
- Shah promised his party would translate these courses if they come to power in Tamil Nadu.
- He stated that Hindi does not compete with any national language but promotes linguistic harmony and unity.
- Starting in December, Amit Shah will initiate official correspondence in regional languages, promoting language policy.
- Rajya Sabha MP Vaiko criticized Hindi as a harsh language and accused Amit Shah of arrogance in relation to the Hindi Dispute.
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