Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Tamil Nadu: Stalin's 'Dead Language' Remark Sparks Row
Tamil Nadu's Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin said Sanskrit is 'a dead language', which upset the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
They said it's wrong to call an important language 'dead', and leaders should be more responsible.
Stalin made this comment while criticizing the government's funding for Tamil development.
Tamil Nadu Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin called Sanskrit 'a dead language'
BJP criticized Stalin's remark, calling it irresponsible and against Indian culture
Stalin made the comment while criticizing the Union government's allocation of funds for Tamil development
BJP leaders argued that Sanskrit is an important and living language, with many universities and uses in prayers and rituals
DMK and BJP have opposing views on the significance and status of Sanskrit
- Who
- Udhayanidhi Stalin (Tamil Nadu Deputy CM), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
- What
- Stalin called Sanskrit 'a dead language', BJP criticized his remark
- When
- November 20, 2025
- Where
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- Stalin criticized the Union government's funding, BJP defended Sanskrit's importance
DMK's View
BJP's View
Significance of Sanskrit
DMK's View
Considered 'dead' by Stalin
BJP's View
Important and living language, with many uses and universities
- Stalin's Remark
- Called Sanskrit 'a dead language'
- BJP's Response
- Criticized Stalin's remark, called it irresponsible
- Funding Issue
- Stalin criticized Union government's allocation for Tamil development
- Event
- Book release event in Chennai
