Tamil Nadu’s government has fired back at viral social media buzz falsely alleging that Chief Minister MK Stalin rammed through a law on the last day of the state assembly to outlaw Hindi signs, billboards, and movies statewide. In a swift fact-check posted on X, the DMK administration called out the misinformation as pure fiction.
Officials from Stalin’s team highlighted how online chatter was spinning tales of an impending bill to wipe out all traces of Hindi in public displays and entertainment. “Folks are saying our government under the respected CM is gearing up to table legislation banning Hindi in every shape or form during assembly sessions,” read the official statement. But they shut it down hard: the whole story is bogus, with zero proposals like that ever landing on the assembly’s desk.
The legislative secretary chimed in directly, confirming no such draft has crossed their path. This comes as whispers of anti-Hindi measures gain traction amid the state’s long-standing push to champion Tamil culture and language pride. Stalin’s crew stressed that these rumors are baseless attempts to stir the pot, urging people to stick to verified info over unhinged online claims.
The denial underscores ongoing tensions around India’s multilingual landscape, where regional identities often clash with national language policies. No official moves are afoot, the government insists, keeping the focus on unity without forced uniformity.
