PM Modi takes veiled jibe at Stalin govt, says 'At least sign the letters in Tamil'
PTC News Desk: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday criticised Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin amid ongoing language row. PM Modi said that he is surprised over the fact that none of the letters he received from Tamil Nadu ministers were signed in Tamil language.
Addressing a public gathering in Rameswaram after inaugurating the New Pambam bridge, Prime Minister Modi said, "The Government is constantly working to ensure that the Tamil language and Tamil heritage reach every corner of the world. Sometimes, I am surprised when I receive letters from some leaders of Tamil Nadu; none of them are signed in the Tamil language. If you are proud of Tamil, then I would request everyone at least sign your name in Tamil."
PM Modi's latest remarks come as MK Stalin-led Tamil Nadu government spar with Central government over the three-language formula proposed in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Stalin has often voiced his concerns and said that the new policy prioritises Hindi over regional languages whic undermines state's autonomy and linguistic diversity.
Prime Minister Modi further urged the Stalin-led DMK government to start medical courses in the Tamil language so that even the children of poor families can fulfil their dream of becoming doctors.
"I would urge the Tamil Nadu government to start medical courses in the Tamil language so that even the children of poor families can fulfil their dream of becoming doctors. Our effort is to ensure that the youth of our country do not have to go abroad to become doctors. In the last 10 years, Tamil Nadu has got 11 new medical colleges," Prime Minister Modi said.
- With inputs from agencies
