Tamil Nadu vs BJP: The Great Hindi War Resurfaces Over NEP 2020!

Tamil Nadu - The battle over language imposition in Tamil Nadu has reignited, with Chief Minister MK Stalin taking a sharp jab at the BJP-led central government’s National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. In a striking remark, Stalin likened the NEP’s advocacy for Tamil Nadu’s educational reforms to “an LKG student lecturing a PhD holder.” His criticism was clear—Tamil Nadu, a state long opposed to the imposition of Hindi, has already achieved much of what NEP proposes.  

The DMK leader has now thrown an open challenge, daring the BJP to contest the 2026 Assembly elections with the three-language policy as a core issue. Meanwhile, Home Minister Amit Shah has countered, urging Stalin to introduce medical and engineering courses in Tamil, subtly shifting the debate towards regional empowerment.  

Adding fuel to the fire, Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai dismissed Stalin’s claims as “delusional,” citing widespread support for the NEP through a signature campaign. The ongoing spat highlights a deeper political game—one where language, identity, and electoral strategy collide.  

For Tamil Nadu, this is more than an educational debate—it’s about cultural autonomy and resisting central overreach. As the 2026 elections approach, will the BJP’s push for NEP backfire, or will it find unexpected takers? One thing is certain—Tamil Nadu’s language battle is far from over, and the next round of this war could reshape the political landscape in the state.