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Vaiko Criticizes 'Vande Mataram' and PM SHRI Scheme in Tamil Nadu
Vaiko opposes 'Vande Mataram', PM SHRI scheme in Tamil Nadu functions
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Vaiko, General Secretary of the Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK), has opposed the inclusion of 'Vande Mataram' in Tamil Nadu government events and criticized the PM SHRI scheme, claiming it imposes a three-language policy. He emphasized the importance of prioritizing Tamil in state functions and warned of potential unrest if the state's language policy is altered.
- 01Vaiko insists that 'Tamil Thai Vazhthu' should precede 'Jana Gana Mana' at state events.
- 02He warns that yielding to central government pressure could lead to another language conflict in Tamil Nadu.
- 03Vaiko references historical anti-Hindi agitations, highlighting the sacrifices made during the protests.
- 04The PM SHRI scheme is viewed by Vaiko as an attempt to enforce Hindi and the three-language policy in Tamil Nadu.
- 05Vaiko appeals to Chief Minister Joseph Vijay to uphold Tamil Nadu's established language policy.
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Vaiko, the General Secretary of the Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK), has voiced strong opposition to the inclusion of 'Vande Mataram' in Tamil Nadu government functions, asserting that it should not be permitted at official events. He advocates for 'Tamil Thai Vazhthu' to be sung first, followed by the national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana.' Vaiko has also criticized the PM SHRI scheme, claiming it is an attempt by the central government to impose a three-language policy, which he argues is contrary to the state's established language policy that prioritizes Tamil and English. He warned that any concession to the central government's demands could reignite tensions reminiscent of the anti-Hindi agitations of the 1930s and 1960s, during which many lost their lives. Vaiko emphasizes the need for the Tamil Nadu government to resist such pressures and uphold the sacrifices made in the past for the state's linguistic identity.
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Vaiko's stance reflects a broader resistance to perceived central government overreach in Tamil Nadu, particularly regarding language policies.
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