Wed Feb 26 14:55:26 UTC 2025: ## Tamil Star Vijay Slams DMK and BJP in “Kindergarten Fight” Over Hindi Imposition

**Chennai, India** – Popular Tamil actor and politician Vijay has ignited the ongoing debate surrounding the alleged imposition of Hindi in Tamil Nadu, criticizing both the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for their heated exchange over the National Education Policy (NEP) and its three-language formula.

Addressing supporters at the second anniversary of his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), Vijay dismissed the conflict as a “kindergarten fight,” accusing both parties of staging a manufactured confrontation to maintain the status quo. He accused the BJP of threatening to withhold ₹2,400 crore in funds if Tamil Nadu doesn’t fully comply with the NEP, a claim countered by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who alleged the DMK is creating a false narrative.

Vijay, seen as a potential dark horse in the upcoming 2026 Assembly elections, voiced his opposition to the three-language policy, aligning with the DMK’s stance that it violates cooperative federalism and the state’s successful two-language policy. He emphasized Tamil Nadu’s rich linguistic heritage and called for voters to join his “#GetOut” movement, aiming to oust both the DMK from state power and the BJP from the center.

The controversy has already resulted in the resignation of senior BJP leader and Tamil actor Ranjana Natchiyaar, who joined Vijay’s TVK citing dissatisfaction with the BJP’s policies and alleged hostility towards Dravidians. Vijay’s campaign strategist, Prashanth Kishor, described him as a “new hope” and urged party members to intensify their recruitment efforts. Vijay has also launched separate campaigns targeting the DMK on issues like corruption and women’s safety. His silence on the AIADMK, however, fuels speculation of a potential alliance. The ongoing debate echoes past “Hindi imposition” controversies that significantly impacted Tamil Nadu’s political landscape in 1967 and 1977.

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