Tamil Nadu's Linguistic Stand: Udhayanidhi Stalin Defends Dual-Language Policy

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has declared that Hindi will not be imposed on the state as long as his father, M K Stalin, leads. He praised the CM's support of the dual-language policy and detailed plans to further boost rural development with skill training and SHG funding.

Tamil Nadu's Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin affirmed that the state would resist the imposition of Hindi, standing strong under Chief Minister M K Stalin's leadership. He commended the CM for switching the rupee symbol to the Tamil 'Ru' in the state Budget, defending their dual-language policy.

During a session disrupted by opposition party AIADMK's protest, Udhayanidhi announced a series of rural development initiatives, emphasizing a new phase of the 'Vazhndhu Kattuvom' project, backed by the World Bank, and a budget of Rs 1,000 crore.

The announcements included skill training for 42,000 rural youth, launching 2,500 community skill training schools, and funding self-help groups, highlighting the government's commitment to rural transformation.

(With inputs from agencies.)