Wed Feb 26 06:28:37 UTC 2025: ## Actress Quits BJP, Joins Tamil Film Star’s Party Amidst “Hindi Imposition” Row

**Chennai, India** – In a significant political shift, actress Ranjana Natchiyaar has joined actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party, just one day after resigning from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Natchiyaar, who was a BJP member for eight years, cited her dissatisfaction with the party’s policies, specifically the alleged imposition of Hindi, as the reason for her departure.

Natchiyaar’s move comes amidst a growing controversy in Tamil Nadu over the implementation of the National Education Policy’s three-language formula. The policy, which mandates a third language in schools, has been met with strong opposition from the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the opposition All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), both of whom accuse the BJP of forcing Hindi on the state.

In her resignation letter, Natchiyaar expressed her inability to accept the “imposition of the three-language policy, growing hostility towards Dravidians, and neglect of Tamil Nadu’s needs and aspirations.” She also stated that forcing children to learn another language is unnecessary.

Natchiyaar joined TVK at an anniversary celebration hosted by Vijay, praising him as the “next MGR,” referring to the iconic Tamil actor-politician M.G. Ramachandran. She stated that Vijay’s combination of “nationalism and Dravidian policies” resonated with her, making TVK the ideal platform for her political future. Vijay himself spoke out against the controversial education policy at the event.

The controversy surrounding the three-language formula has escalated, with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin accusing the central government of blackmailing the state by threatening to withhold funds if the policy isn’t fully implemented. This has led to a heated exchange between Stalin and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. In response to the ongoing dispute, neighboring Telangana has made Telugu a mandatory language in schools. The situation highlights a deepening language conflict within the region.

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