Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has criticized Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for his comments regarding the state’s stance on delimitation and the three-language policy, labeling the remarks as “political black comedy at its darkest.”
Stalin’s response followed Adityanath’s assertion in a recent interview that the DMK leader aimed to create divisions based on language and region. In a social media post, Stalin reiterated Tamil Nadu’s long-standing opposition to the imposition of Hindi and called for a just parliamentary seat delimitation. He stated that the state’s “fair and firm voice” on the Two-Language Policy and delimitation is resonating nationally, causing visible discomfort for the BJP.
Responding to Adityanath’s critique, Stalin remarked, “And now Hon’ble Yogi Adityanath wants to lecture us on hate? Spare us. This isn’t irony; it’s political black comedy at its darkest.” The Chief Minister emphasized that his party does not oppose any language but rather resists linguistic imposition and regional chauvinism, declaring, “This isn’t riot-for-vote politics. This is a battle for dignity and justice.”
The exchange underscores ongoing tensions surrounding the proposed three-language policy and the delimitation of parliamentary constituencies. Adityanath had accused the DMK of fostering discord based on language and region, asserting that such politics undermines national unity. Additionally, he dismissed Stalin’s worries about delimitation as part of a “political agenda.”
The DMK has consistently opposed the BJP’s push for Hindi as the dominant national language, arguing that it jeopardizes India’s rich linguistic diversity. Stalin has raised concerns that delimitation could diminish the political representation of southern states that have effectively managed population growth.
