Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw responded to Tamil Nadu CM Stalin's claim that Hindi imposition has eroded numerous North Indian regional languages, criticizing the CM's attempt to divide society. Stalin reiterated Tamil Nadu's readiness for another language war against the Centre's NEP, which he believes threatens regional languages and students’ futures.
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