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R Ashwin's Remark on Hindi Sparks Debate: BJP's Annamalai Supports "Language of Convenience" View

Indian cricketer R Ashwin recently stirred discussions by stating that Hindi is not India's national language but an official language. Speaking at a college convocation near Chennai, Ashwin asked students to choose their preferred language for his speech. While Tamil and English received cheers, Hindi was met with silence. Ashwin then clarified in Tamil, emphasizing that Hindi is an official, not a national language.

BJP Tamil Nadu President Annamalai supported Ashwin's statement, calling Hindi a "language of convenience" and a "link language." Annamalai reiterated that no language in India holds national language status, aligning with Ashwin's remark.


The issue of "Hindi imposition" has long been a sensitive topic in Tamil Nadu. The state's Chief Minister, MK Stalin, has also raised concerns over Hindi-centric celebrations in non-Hindi-speaking regions. In October 2024, Stalin wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, objecting to Hindi Month celebrations coinciding with the Golden Jubilee of Chennai Doordarshan. He argued that such events undermine linguistic diversity in a multilingual country like India.

This ongoing debate underscores the cultural and linguistic diversity of India and highlights the importance of respecting regional languages and identities.

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