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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has publicly praised his sister Kanimozhi for her remarkable statement about India's national language during an international delegation visit to Spain. Kanimozhi powerfully asserted that India's true national language is "unity and diversity" while addressing the Indian diaspora. Her statement has gone viral, resonating with people across the country and highlighting the DMK's commitment to linguistic pluralism. The remarks come amidst ongoing national debates about language and cultural identity, reinforcing India's constitutional principles of multilingualism.

Key Points: Stalin Praises Kanimozhi's Unity Message in Spain Diaspora Talk

  • Stalin applauds sister's inclusive national language response
  • Delegation highlights India's multicultural identity
  • DMK reaffirms opposition to language imposition
  • Kanimozhi speaks during Operation Sindoor outreach
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Stalin applauds Kanimozhi's response on national language in Spain leg of Op Sindoor outreach

DMK leader Kanimozhi champions India's linguistic diversity during Spain visit, receives national acclaim for powerful statement

"The national language of India is unity and diversity - Kanimozhi, DMK MP"

Chennai, June 4

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Wednesday lauded his sister and DMK MP Kanimozhi for her articulate and widely appreciated response to a question on India’s national language during her address to the Indian diaspora in Spain.

Kanimozhi, who is leading the all-party parliamentary delegation to Spain, was asked during an interaction what the national language of India is. Her response, which has since gone viral on social media platforms, drew widespread applause for its inclusive and unifying message.

"The national language of India is unity and diversity. That is the message this delegation brings to the world, and that is the most important thing today,” Kanimozhi said, underscoring the essence of India’s multilingual and multicultural identity.

Taking to social media platform X, Stalin wrote: "I am proud of Kanimozhi for speaking Tamil Nadu’s language of love and unity, as the voice of India".

Her words have resonated across the country and abroad, he added.

Kanimozhi’s statement comes at a time when debates around language imposition and linguistic diversity have resurfaced in national discourse. Tamil Nadu, under the DMK-led government, has consistently opposed any attempts to impose Hindi or any single language as the national language, instead advocating for the recognition and equal status of all Indian languages. The Chief Minister’s public endorsement of Kanimozhi’s remarks signals the DMK’s continued emphasis on cultural pluralism and linguistic federalism. It also reflects the party’s long-standing commitment to upholding the values of the Constitution, which does not designate any one language as the national language, but recognises 22 official languages under the Eighth Schedule.

Kanimozhi, the MP from Thoothukudi, is known for her advocacy of social justice, linguistic rights, and gender equality. Her remarks in Spain have been widely shared by political leaders, activists, and public figures who hailed her statement as a powerful reminder of India’s foundational values. The all-party delegation’s visit to Spain is aimed at communicating India's stand on Operation Sindoor - the strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack - and the country's zero tolerance of terrorism.

- IANS

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Rajesh K.
Kanimozhi's response was brilliant! India's strength lies in its diversity. Why can't we celebrate all languages instead of pushing one? As a Hindi speaker, I fully support equal respect for Tamil, Bengali, Malayalam and all our beautiful languages. 👏
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Priya M.
While I appreciate the sentiment, I wish our politicians would focus more on actual governance issues rather than symbolic language debates. We have real problems like unemployment and inflation that need attention.
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Arvind S.
As someone from North India who married into a Tamil family, I've learned that language should unite, not divide. My in-laws taught me Tamil with so much love. This is the real India - where we learn from each other. Kanimozhi nailed it!
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Sunita R.
The timing of this statement during Operation Sindoor outreach is interesting. While language unity is important, I hope the delegation is equally forceful in presenting India's case against terrorism to the international community.
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Karthik V.
Being a Kannadiga working in Chennai, I've seen how language politics can get ugly. But ordinary people don't care - we just want to live peacefully. More leaders should promote this inclusive approach instead of creating divides for votes.
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Meena P.
While I agree with the sentiment, I wish DMK would show the same respect for Hindi speakers in Tamil Nadu. True unity means respecting all languages, not just regional ones. The double standards need to stop.

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