சூழும் பகைதனில் இருந்து தாய்மொழிகளைக் காப்போம்! தமிழே அறம்! தமிழே அரண்! #உலகத்_தாய்மொழி_நாள் #InternationalMotherLanguageDay https://t.co/EfrJIgHCiG

Marking the eve of International Mother Language Day, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin issued an impassioned call to protect mother languages against growing cultural and political hostility. Stalin declared that Tamil constitutes both moral righteousness and an unyielding defensive fortress for its people, asserting that linguistic diversity represents the lifeblood of genuine democracy across the Indian subcontinent.

The Chief Minister warned that coercive central policies, unilateral language standardization, and subtle cultural imposition pose a persistent threat to India's multilingual reality. He stated that safeguarding regional languages is not merely a sentimental endeavor, but a fundamental democratic duty essential for preserving subnational cultures, historical memories, and autonomous political self-determination.

Stalin highlighted the Dravidian movement's historic tradition of standing at the forefront of language defense, recalling the sacrifices made during successive anti-Hindi agitations. He affirmed that Tamil Nadu will continue advocating equal rights and constitutional recognition for all regional languages across the nation. Stalin concluded that honoring one's mother tongue empowers communities with dignity and self-respect, urging citizens to resist cultural homogenization and celebrate multilingual heritage. Defending regional languages ensures pluralistic democracy survives against centralizing pressures.