Archive · 8 Sep 2026
Stalin Calls Two-Language Policy Dravidian Movement’s Foundational Achievement
M.K. Stalin spoke at a self-respect wedding in Chennai.
He said using two languages is an important achievement of the Dravidian movement.
The two languages are Tamil and English.
He said this approach does not accept forcing a three-language formula.
Stalin credited C.N. Annadurai with introducing the policy after becoming chief minister in 1967.
He also said Annadurai helped rename the state Tamil Nadu.
Annadurai also helped make self-respect marriages legally valid.
Stalin encouraged the newly married couple to give their children beautiful Tamil names and help their country.
M.K. Stalin described Tamil Nadu’s two-language policy as a foundational achievement of the Dravidian movement.
He said the policy prioritises Tamil and English while rejecting imposition of the three-language formula.
Stalin credited former chief minister C.N. Annadurai with establishing the policy after taking office in 1967.
He also highlighted Annadurai’s role in naming the state Tamil Nadu and legally validating self-respect marriages.
Speaking at a self-respect wedding, Stalin urged the couple to give their children Tamil names and serve society.
- Who
- M.K. Stalin, chief of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, spoke about C.N. Annadurai’s contributions.
- What
- Stalin called the two-language policy a foundational achievement of the Dravidian movement and highlighted related reforms.
- When
- Monday; the article also refers to Annadurai taking office in 1967.
- Where
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, at a self-respect wedding ceremony.
- Why
- To reaffirm the historical basis of prioritising Tamil and English and rejecting imposition of the three-language formula.
- Speaker
- M.K. Stalin, DMK chief
- Policy
- Tamil Nadu’s two-language policy prioritises Tamil and English.
- Historical figure
- C.N. Annadurai was credited with advancing the policy after becoming chief minister in 1967.
- Other achievement
- Annadurai was credited with naming the state Tamil Nadu.
- Self-respect marriages
- The marriages were described as receiving legal validation through Annadurai’s legislative interventions.
- Cultural advice
- Stalin urged the couple to choose beautiful Tamil names for their children.