‘Language War’ Roils Coming Provincial Polls in India’s South

The political row over the Narendra Modi government’s alleged plan to impose Hindi in Tamil Nadu has reignited old tensions, setting the stage for a south vs north battle in the upcoming provincial elections. The ruling DMK party is gearing up to fight against the BJP, which is striving to make inroads into the state known for its anti-Hindi politics and cultural identity. The BJP’s centralizing approach clashes with Tamil Nadu’s history of opposing Hindi, rooted in a movement against Brahmin dominance and the demand for Dravida Nadu, leading to a potential language and cultural battle in the upcoming elections.

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