New Delhi:
Cricketer R Ashwin’s current comment that Hindi just isn’t India’s nationwide language however solely an official language has been supported by BJP Tamil Nadu President Annamalai, who has mentioned that it’s a “language of comfort”.
Attending a convocation ceremony at a personal faculty close to Chennai on Thursday, the Tamil Nadu-born cricketer had requested what language the scholars would really like him to deal with them in. “English college students in the home – give me a yay,” he mentioned, getting a loud cheer in reply. He then mentioned “Tamil” and bought a good louder roar from the viewers. When he mentioned “Hindi”, nonetheless, there was complete silence.
“I assumed I ought to say this. Hindi just isn’t our nationwide language; it’s an official language,” he then mentioned in Tamil.
Requested in regards to the feedback on Friday, Annamalai mentioned Hindi was a “hyperlink language”.
“Right. It’s not a nationwide language, which Annamalai can also be telling you. Not solely my pricey pal Ashwin has to say that… not solely anyone… It’s not the nationwide language. It was a hyperlink language, it’s a language of comfort… And nowhere am I saying or anyone is saying Hindi is the nationwide language, which Ashwin ji is right (sic),” he mentioned.
“Hindi imposition” has been a delicate topic in Tamil Nadu and there have been a number of protests and campaigns within the state through the years.
In October final 12 months, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK chief Stalin MK had written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in regards to the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Chennai Doordarshan being mixed with Hindi Month Celebrations and mentioned celebrating “such-Hindi language oriented occasions in non-Hindi talking states” will be prevented.
“As you might be conscious, the Structure of India doesn’t accord nationwide language standing to any language. Hindi and English are used just for official functions reminiscent of laws, judiciary and communication between the Union authorities and state governments. Within the circumstances, in a multilingual nation like India, in accordance particular place to Hindi and celebrating Hindi Month in non-Hindi talking States is seen as an try and belittle different languages,” Mr Stalin wrote.