In a strong response to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's criticism over the intense three-language controversy, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin dismissed his remarks as "not irony, but political black comedy at its darkest." The DMK leader made it clear that Tamil Nadu isn't against any language but strongly opposes  "imposition and chauvinism". He further stated that the BJP was "rattled" by the state's stance on the issue.

In a recent interview with ANI, Yogi Adityanath attacked the DMK leader, accusing him of attempting to divide people along regional and linguistic lines out of fear of losing his vote bank. 

The DMK government has opposed the three-language policy in the Centre’s National Education Policy, accusing it of imposing Hindi on southern states. In response, the BJP has accused the DMK of politicising the issue. Another point of contention between Tamil Nadu and the Centre is the upcoming delimitation exercise. The DMK argues that the process, expected after 2026, will disadvantage southern states. CM Stalin has pointed out that these states effectively implemented family planning and basing delimitation on demographic changes could reduce their representation in Parliament. He argues that despite their success in population control and significant contributions to the country’s GDP, they may have less influence in national decision-making.

The Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister weighed in on the language controversy, wondering why the DMK opposed Hindi and emphasised the importance of learning multiple languages. "The country should not be divided on the basis of language or region. We are grateful to Prime Minister Modi Ji for organising the third generation of the Kashi-Tamil Sangamam in Varanasi. Tamil is one of the oldest languages in India, and its history is as ancient as Sanskrit. Every Indian has respect and reverence for Tamil because many elements of Indian heritage are still alive in the language. So, why should we hate Hindi?"

Calling the DMK’s stance “narrow politics,” he stated, "When these people feel their vote bank is at risk, they try to create divisions based on region and language. The people of this country should always be alert to such divisive politics and stand firm for the unity of the country." 

In a shared post on X, Mr Stalin stated that Tamil Nadu’s stance on the two-language policy and delimitation is “echoing nationwide” and that the BJP is “clearly rattled.” He criticised Yogi Adityanath, saying, "And now Hon'ble Yogi Adityanath wants to lecture us on hate? Spare us. This isn't irony - it's political black comedy at its darkest. We don't oppose any language; we oppose imposition and chauvinism. This isn't riot-for-votes politics. This is a battle for dignity and justice."