Claim by leading news portal that Stalin government plans to ban Hindi in Tamil Nadu is false
A viral post shared by India Today’s portal claimed that the M.K. Stalin-led DMK government in Tamil Nadu was planning to introduce a legislation banning Hindi films, songs, and signages across the state. The report suggested that the 'ban' will be discussed to countering “Hindi imposition. ” DMK spokesperson A. Saravanan as saying, “When you impose Hindi, why cannot it be banned?”
The post quickly triggered outrage on social media, with BJP leaders, IT cell members, and right-wing accounts amplifying the claim under the sensational headline, “Stalin govt declares war on Hindi?”
However, a fact-check by Alt News has confirmed that the story is completely false. The Secretary of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly clarified that “no such proposal for a bill banning Hindi has been received”.
The fact-check unit of the Stalin-led DMK government also posted on X that the claim was fabricated and was circulated by many BJP ministers and the IT cell and then the right wing trolls. "It is being claimed that the Tamil Nadu government, led by the Honorable Chief Minister, is planning to introduce a bill in the Legislative Assembly to ban the Hindi language in all forms," the social media handle of the Tamil Nadu government said.
"Stalin govt declares war on Hindi?"
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The Fake News was shared by @aroonpurie's @IndiaToday. It was later picked up by the BJP ministers and the IT cell and then the RW trolls. https://t.co/GQad8OxnkV pic.twitter.com/DzKrNsmDar
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Attacks on Christians contradict PM's message of harmony, visit to church: Gehlot
Jaipur (PTI): Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday expressed concern over the reported attacks and disruptions in prayer gatherings of the Christian community in different parts of the country, saying such incidents were "worrying and condemnable".
In a post on X, Gehlot said that while the Prime Minister Narendra Modi was visiting a church and giving a message of peace and harmony, news of attacks on members of the Christian community from various regions reflected a serious contradiction.
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"Symbolic gestures would not be enough, and strict legal action was required against those spreading hatred," the senior Congress leader said.
He added that Indian culture has always upheld the spirit of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam", where every citizen has full freedom to practise their faith.
Gehlot urged the Centre and state governments to uphold the rule of law and ensure that no citizen is forced to celebrate their festival under fear.
