Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has strongly criticized Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath over his recent remarks on the delimitation issue and the three-language policy. Responding to Yogi's interview with ANI, Stalin took to social media, asserting that Tamil Nadu’s firm stance on the two-language policy and fair delimitation has unsettled the BJP. He described Yogi’s comments on the matter as “political black comedy.” Stalin clarified that Tamil Nadu opposes "language imposition" and "chauvinism," not any particular language, framing the issue as a fight for "dignity and justice."

“Tamil Nadu’s firm and fair stance on #TwoLanguagePolicy and #FairDelimitation is resonating nationwide, and it’s evident that the BJP is rattled. Their leaders' interviews reveal this. Now, Hon’ble Yogi Adityanath wants to lecture us on hate? Spare us. This isn’t irony—it’s political black comedy. We don’t oppose any language; we oppose imposition and linguistic chauvinism. This isn’t divisive politics for votes—it’s a battle for dignity and justice,” Stalin posted on X.

In response, Yogi Adityanath accused Stalin of engaging in "narrow politics," claiming he was creating regional and linguistic divisions to safeguard his vote bank. He argued that language should unite people rather than divide them and highlighted Tamil’s rich cultural and historical significance. “No language divides; it unites. Our National Anthem embodies this message. When politicians fear losing their vote bank, they resort to dividing people based on language and region. Citizens must remain vigilant against such divisive tactics and prioritize national unity,” Yogi said in the interview.

The ongoing three-language dispute has led to friction between the Tamil Nadu government and the Centre over the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Adityanath dismissed Stalin’s concerns about delimitation, labeling them a “political agenda.” “The Home Minister has already addressed this issue clearly. Stalin is using this as a political tool under the guise of discussions. After the Home Minister’s statement, there is no need for further debate on this matter,” Yogi added.

On March 22, Tamil Nadu’s Joint Action Committee (JAC), led by Stalin, urged the central government not to "penalize" states that have successfully implemented population control policies. The committee also passed a resolution raising concerns over the "lack of transparency and clarity" from the Union government regarding the delimitation process.

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