Sat Mar 15 13:02:07 UTC 2025: ## Union Minister Vaishnaw Lauds Tamil Language, Highlights Modi’s Support for Indian Languages
**CHENNAI, March 15, 2025** – Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw praised Tamil as a “sweet” language and a valuable asset to India and the world during the inauguration of a Zetwerk Electronics manufacturing unit in Sriperumbudur on Saturday. He highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment to ensuring all Indian languages receive due respect and prominence.
Minister Vaishnaw, who holds the portfolios of Railways, Information and Broadcasting, Electronics and Information Technology, recounted learning about Tamil culture and language from a professor at IIT Kanpur. He noted the inclusion of multiple Indian languages in the Telecom and Data Protection Laws as an example of the Prime Minister’s initiative to promote linguistic diversity. He emphasized that all constitutional languages should be readily available to users.
The Minister’s comments come amidst a continuing debate in Tamil Nadu regarding the alleged imposition of Hindi through the National Education Policy, a claim the union government has denied. Vaishnaw’s speech underscored the government’s commitment to fostering all Indian languages, aiming to break down barriers and strengthen national unity. He concluded his address by expressing his desire for India to become the world’s third-largest economy.
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