Pawan Kalyan Slams Tamil Nadu Politicians Over Hindi Stance, Calls Out ‘Double Standards’
Amaravati, 15th March 2025: Jana Sena Party chief and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Friday criticized Tamil Nadu politicians, accusing them of “double standards” regarding the alleged imposition of Hindi in the state.
He questioned why these leaders resist Hindi while permitting Tamil films to be dubbed in the language for commercial benefit.
“I fail to understand why some oppose Sanskrit. Why do Tamil Nadu politicians reject Hindi yet allow their movies to be dubbed in the language for profit? They seek financial gain from Bollywood but refuse to acknowledge Hindi—what kind of reasoning is that?” Kalyan remarked during the party’s 12th foundation day celebration in Pithampuram, Kakinada.
His statements follow Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s accusations against the Union government, alleging that it is imposing Hindi and refusing to implement the three-language policy under the National Education Policy (NEP) as a form of protest.
Highlighting India’s linguistic diversity, Kalyan emphasized the necessity of multiple languages, including Tamil, rather than prioritizing just two dominant ones. India thrives on its linguistic diversity. We need multiple languages, including Tamil, not just two. Preserving this diversity is essential for national unity and
fostering mutual respect,” he asserted.
Veteran actor Chiranjeevi also expressed his support. “My dear brother @PawanKalyan, your speech at the Jana Sena Jayakethanam Sabha was inspiring. Like the massive crowd gathered there, I was deeply moved. My confidence has only grown that a leader capable of fulfilling the people’s aspirations has arrived. May your journey of public service continue without obstacles. Best wishes to all the Jana Sainiks!”
Pawan Kalyan’s remarks came in response to Tamil Nadu CM Stalin’s March 13 statement, where he criticized the NEP, calling it a “saffronized policy” aimed at promoting Hindi rather than fostering India’s educational growth. He argued that the policy posed a threat to Tamil Nadu’s education system.
“The National Education Policy is not about education—it is a saffronized agenda. It was not designed to develop India but to promote Hindi. We oppose it because it will completely dismantle Tamil Nadu’s education system,” Stalin stated in Tiruvallur.
He also accused the central government of withholding funds to pressure the state into adopting the NEP.
“We are merely asking for our rightful share of tax revenue, which we have contributed through our efforts. What is wrong with that? Is it justifiable to threaten us by withholding funds meant for the welfare of 43 lakh students? Since we rejected NEP, they are refusing to release Tamil Nadu’s due funds,” he alleged.
Stalin further argued that the NEP does not enhance access to education but instead excludes people.
“We would have welcomed the policy if it truly aimed to make education accessible to all. But does NEP do that? No. It contains elements that push people away from education. This is why we stand firmly against it,” he added.
