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BJP's Annamalai Slams DMK: Why Language Debates Hide Governance Failures

BJP leader K Annamalai has strongly criticized DMK's Udhayanidhi Stalin over his comments about Sanskrit. He explained that Sanskrit receives more funding simply because India has more Sanskrit universities than Tamil universities. Annamalai accused the DMK government of using language debates to avoid discussing real issues like development and governance. The political clash highlights ongoing tensions between the BJP and DMK over language politics in Tamil Nadu.

Key Points: Annamalai Criticizes Udhayanidhi Stalin Over Sanskrit Tamil Funding

  • Annamalai explains Sanskrit gets more funding due to higher number of universities
  • BJP challenges DMK to propose more Tamil universities
  • Language debates distract from governance and development issues
  • Udhayanidhi criticized Modi for imposing Hindi and Sanskrit in Tamil Nadu
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DMK can't talk about development, good governance: BJP's K Annamalai slams Udhayanidhi Stalin

BJP leader K Annamalai responds to Udhayanidhi Stalin's Sanskrit remarks, accusing DMK of avoiding development issues with language politics.

"The DMK can't talk about development, can't talk about good governance, so for the next six months, we'll see this nonsense about language, North, South - K Annamalai"

Chennai, November 21

BJP leader K Annamalai on Friday criticised Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin for calling Sanskrit a "dead language, " saying the DMK government is avoiding real issues like development and good governance by stirring language debates.

Annamalai said that the language receives more funding simply because India has more Sanskrit universities than Tamil universities, not because the government gives it special preference.

Speaking to the reporters in Chennai, K Annamalai said, "Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin needs to understand that no one in our country gives extra money to any language... Look at the number of Sanskrit universities and Tamil universities in our country during the UPA regime. The number of Sanskrit universities in our country is more than that of Tamil universities. So, obviously, Sanskrit universities get more money to promote that language."

"That's why we have requested the Tamil Nadu government to make a proposal to establish more Tamil universities in our country. Who is stopping you?... The DMK can't talk about development, can't talk about good governance, so for the next six months, we'll see this nonsense about language, North, South," he said.

Earlier, Tamil Nadu's Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin criticised Prime Minister Modi for allegedly imposing Hindi and Sanskrit in Tamil Nadu.

He claimed that over the past 10 years, the Union Government has allocated only Rs 150 crores for the development of the Tamil language. In contrast, he alleged that Rs 2,400 crores have been allocated for Sanskrit, which he described it as a "dead language."

"PM Modi in Coimbatore expressed regret for not having learnt Tamil during his childhood. On one hand he's acting as if he cares about the Tamil language, on the other hand he's trying to impose Hindi and Sanskrit. How's it fair? The Union BJP Govt said they would release our school education funds amounting to Rs 2500 Crs only if we implementat the three language formula. How's it fair? What has the PM done in the last 10 days for the development of Tamil language? In the last 10 years the Union Govt has allocated only Rs 150 Crs for the development of Tamil. But for the 'dead' language Sanskrit, Rs 2400 Crs has been allocated," said Stalin.

- ANI

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Rajesh Q
As a Tamilian, I'm proud of our language heritage, but calling Sanskrit "dead" is disrespectful. Both languages have their importance in Indian culture. Let's preserve all our linguistic treasures instead of creating divisions.
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Sarah B
The funding disparity is concerning - Rs 150 crore for Tamil vs Rs 2400 crore for Sanskrit? This doesn't seem fair for a living language spoken by millions. The central government should address this imbalance properly.
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Arjun K
Both leaders are playing politics with language. DMK uses Tamil sentiment to hide governance failures, while BJP pushes Sanskrit agenda. Common people want solutions to real problems - price rise, unemployment, corruption. Enough of this drama! 😠
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Michael C
Annamalai's logic makes sense - more universities naturally get more funding. If Tamil Nadu wants more funds for Tamil, they should establish more universities instead of complaining. Take responsibility for promoting your own language.
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Nisha Z
Why can't we celebrate all Indian languages? Tamil is ancient and beautiful, Sanskrit is our cultural treasure. This constant fighting between North and South, Hindi and Tamil, is damaging national unity. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳

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