Residents in Ayapakkam Housing Board, Tamil Nadu, protested against Hindi imposition. They drew kolams with messages supporting Tamil language. DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin warned that Hindi could destroy Tamil like North Indian languages. The INDIA bloc parties protested against BJP's policies, highlighting issues like budget allocation and education funds.
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