Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Tamil Nadu Minister Denies Anti-Hindi Stance
A minister from Tamil Nadu, TRB Rajaa, said that his state is not against Hindi but opposes forcing one language on everyone.
He mentioned that many Hindi-speaking people live happily in Tamil Nadu, including investors.
The minister also talked about the importance of protecting the Tamil language and the strengths of Tamil Nadu's governance model.
He criticized a famous actor, Vijay, for entering politics with what he called unhealthy methods.
The minister emphasized that Tamil Nadu welcomes people from all languages but focuses on good governance and business opportunities.
Tamil Nadu Industries Minister TRB Rajaa denied any anti-Hindi narrative in his state.
He asserted that Tamil Nadu opposes the imposition of any language, including Hindi.
The minister highlighted the presence of a large Hindi-speaking population in Tamil Nadu.
He emphasized the importance of protecting the Tamil language and the state's governance model.
Rajaa criticized actor Vijay's entry into politics, calling it unhealthy.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu Industries Minister TRB Rajaa
- What
- Denied anti-Hindi narrative and asserted opposition to language imposition
- When
- January 30, 2026
- Where
- NDTV's Tamil Nadu Conclave
- Why
- To clarify the state's stance on language and governance
- Minister
- TRB Rajaa
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Language Concern
- Opposition to Hindi imposition
- Hindi Population
- Large in Tamil Nadu
- Investors
- Hindi-speaking investors present in Tamil Nadu
- Governance Model
- Dravidian model
- Criticism
- Aimed at Vijay's political entry
- Event
- NDTV's Tamil Nadu Conclave
