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flag Tamil Nadu's CM honored 1964–65 language martyrs, reaffirming opposition to Hindi imposition and commitment to Tamil and English.

flag Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. flag Stalin marked Language Martyrs Day on January 25, 2026, honoring those who died in the 1964–65 anti-Hindi agitations, primarily through self-immolation. flag He reaffirmed the state’s opposition to Hindi imposition, stating it has “no place then, now, and forever” in Tamil Nadu, and emphasized the state’s commitment to the two-language formula of Tamil and English. flag Stalin highlighted Tamil Nadu’s historical resistance as a defense of linguistic identity and federal rights, citing the role of DMK leaders and the impact of the agitation on national policy. flag He vowed continued opposition to perceived Hindi promotion, particularly through the central government’s National Education Policy 2020, and pledged that no more lives would be lost in the struggle. flag The event included a memorial tribute in Chennai, a video tribute to the movement’s legacy, and plans to unveil statues of the martyrs.

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