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Dhanush urges Tamil fluency amid Tamil Nadu language debate
Actor Dhanush has urged people to learn Tamil and become fluent in their mother tongue. Speaking at an event, he recalled that students in his school days were fluent in Tamil but…
The Story in Brief
Actor Dhanush has urged people to learn Tamil and become fluent in their mother tongue. Speaking at an event, he recalled that students in his school days were fluent in Tamil but often struggled with English. He said the situation is now reversed and claimed that eight out of 10 people he meets do not know Tamil. Dhanush described this lack of fluency as an insult and asked people to prioritise Tamil before learning other languages.
His remarks have renewed attention to Tamil Nadu’s long-running language debate. The report links them to accusations by leaders including MK Stalin and Vijay that the Centre is trying to impose Hindi on southern states. It provides no reactions, language-use data or wider public opinion.
The Indian Opinion
Promoting Tamil and other mother tongues can support cultural identity and preserve languages. However, describing limited fluency as an insult may make the discussion more divisive. The available account reflects Dhanush’s view and a broader political dispute, but offers little evidence about current language use. A balanced approach can value regional languages while recognising the practical benefits of multilingual education and communication.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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