Sanskrit gets funds, crocodile tears for Tamil: MK Stalin slams Centre for bias
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin criticised the BJP-led Union government over its alleged bias in language funding, accusing it of favouring Sanskrit while neglecting Tamil and other South Indian languages.In a post on social media platform X, Stalin wrote, 'Sanskrit gets the crores; Tamil and other South Indian languages get nothing but crocodile tears. False affection for Tamil; All money for Sanskrit!'advertisementThe remarks come amid a growing political debate over the allocation of central funds for classical languages. Stalin's statement reflects the long-standing concern among Dravidian parties that the cultural and linguistic priorities of southern states, particularly Tamil Nadu, are being sidelined in favour of promoting Sanskrit, which is primarily associated with North Indian heritage and the Hindu religious tradition.
The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister has repeatedly asserted the primacy of Tamil, one of the oldest living languages in the world, and has often accused the Centre of paying only lip service to its preservation and promotion.- Ends
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