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This special report examines the M.K. Stalin-led DMK government's proposal to introduce legislation banning Hindi films, songs, and signages in Tamil Nadu, reigniting the state's long-standing language debate. DMK spokesperson A. Saravanan defended the move, stating, 'When you impose Hindi, why cannot it be banned?' and further asserting, 'Their idea is to do away with English, bring in Hindi, make everybody a second-class citizen.' Following significant social media backlash, the government has reportedly paused the controversial bill. This development unfolds amidst an escalating investment war among South Indian states, with Andhra Pradesh securing a major Google AI hub and Tamil Nadu facing controversy over a disputed Foxconn investment. The report also covers the political fallout from the tragic Karur stampede, which claimed 41 lives and is now under CBI investigation, alongside a new controversy regarding the hijab in a Kerala school. The discussion explores whether the Hindi ban proposal is a legitimate response to perceived Hindi imposition or a political maneuver to divert attention from these other pressing issues.
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