'Not fluent in Tamil is an insult': Actor Dhanush pushes for mother tongue first
Actor Dhanush has reignited the language discussion in India by emphasizing the significance of learning Tamil and becoming fluent in one's mother tongue. At an event, the acclaimed actor strongly advocated for the Tamil language, urging people to prioritize fluency in their native language. Dhanush reminisced about his school days when he and his classmates were confident in Tamil but struggled with English, noting that the situation has reversed today.
He further stated, "Now, out of the 10 people I meet, eight don't know Tamil. One should be fluent in their mother tongue before everything else. To say I'm not fluent in Tamil is not a matter of pride. It's an insult." The actor's comments come during a prolonged language debate in Tamil Nadu, where the issue has often put the state government in conflict with the central government.
From the DMK chief and former CM MK Stalin to TVK founder and current CM Vijay, leaders from various political parties in the state have repeatedly accused the central government of trying to impose Hindi on the southern states.
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