Tamil Nadu Government to Introduce Bill Banning Hindi Signboards and Films
Chennai, October 15: In a bold move to protect Tamil identity and language, the Tamil Nadu government has announced plans to introduce a bill banning Hindi signboards, advertisements, and Hindi-language films across the state.
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin said the proposed legislation aims to uphold the two-language policy — Tamil and English, rejecting what he described as repeated attempts by the Union Government to “impose Hindi” through education and cultural policies.
According to official reports, the bill will be presented on the final day of the current Assembly session. Once enacted, it will prohibit the use of Hindi in public hoardings, official communication, and parts of the entertainment industry.
Stalin reaffirmed that his government is not against any language but firmly opposes the imposition of Hindi on non-Hindi speaking states. “If Hindi is not forced, we have no objection,” he stated during his speech in the Assembly.
The move follows symbolic steps like replacing the Indian rupee symbol (₹) with the Tamil equivalent “à®°ூ” in state budget documents. The government says these actions reflect Tamil Nadu’s deep commitment to preserving its linguistic and cultural heritage.
The Centre has denied allegations of forcing Hindi through the National Education Policy (NEP), stating that language choice remains flexible and region-specific. However, the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government continues to argue that Hindi promotion threatens India’s linguistic diversity.
Source: The Economic Times
