Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin warns that Hindi will erode Tamil as it has done to northern local languages. Protests by the INDIA bloc criticize the BJP government for encroaching on state rights and denying financial resources. Udhayanidhi emphasized the historical resistance to Hindi imposition in Tamil Nadu, threatening intensified statewide protests if the situation persists.
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