Tamilians Will Not Learn Hindi — But Want India to Use Aarattai
In India, language is more than a tool for communication — it’s a statement of identity, pride, and belonging. Nowhere is this more evident than in Tamil Nadu, where Tamil is not just a language but an emotion. The Tamil script flows through centuries of poetry, philosophy, and political consciousness. It’s one of the oldest living languages in the world, and to its speakers, it represents a civilization that has thrived for thousands of years without needing validation from the North. And that’s why a simple statement — “Tamilians will not learn Hindi” — carries layers of history and meaning. It’s not about rebellion for the sake of rebellion. It’s about preserving cultural autonomy in a country that often forgets how vast and diverse it really is. The Language Question For decades, the question of whether Hindi should be India’s national language has been debated — often heatedly. Hindi speakers see it as a unifying force, while many in the southern and northeastern states se...