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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Banned tobacco products seized in Ulhasnagar, one arrested
Thane (PTI): Police have arrested a 26-year-old man and seized banned tobacco products valued at more than Rs 5 lakh following a raid in the Ulhasnagar area of Thane district, an official said on Saturday.
The operation was conducted on the premises late Wednesday night near Shahad gate, based on a complaint filed by officials from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a police officer said, adding that a police team found a large consignment of contraband from different brands, stocked for illegal sale.
The arrested accused has been identified as Arbaz Nasir Khan (26). Two other suspects have been named as wanted in the case, and a hunt has been launched to nab them.
The seized tobacco products are valued at approximately Rs 5,05,658.
An FIR has been registered at the Ulhasnagar police station under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with relevant provisions of FDA regulations.
