Uncouth Attitude of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister is Against the Basic Structure of the Constitution

The behaviour of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin is often found to be uncouth, indecorous, and uncivilised. He has been generating controversy and turmoil that could be easily avoided. For instance, during Prime Minister Modi's recent visit to Tamil Nadu for official business, Mr. Stalin was absent without a plausible reason. His absence insulted the people of the state more than it did the Prime Minister, especially since he was in Rameshwaram to inaugurate the Pamban bridge, which connects the mainland of the state to the historic religious island.

He and his party claim to uphold the Constitution of India, which emphasises three basic structural doctrines: federalism, judicial review, and fundamental rights. Therefore, it is courteous for Chief Minister Stalin to be present to receive the Prime Minister when he visits the state for governmental purposes. However, his absence in the official functions of Prime Minister demonstrates his arrogance, ignorance, and total disrespect for the Constitution, which he frequently champions.

Secondly, he stirs unnecessary controversy regarding the language issue and attempts to manipulate the sentiments of the state's people concerning Hindi imposition. He overlooks the fact that many residents of the state have been voluntarily learning Hindi due to more job opportunities and mobility outside the state. Moreover, 90 per cent of the Muslim population speaks and understands a blend of Hindi and Urdu. To my knowledge, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam speakers living in Tamil Nadu hold no ill will towards Hindi; they not only understand it but also converse in it. Many Tamils believe that Stalin stirs a Hindi controversy that does not genuinely exist. He and his associates also incite disputes about Sanskrit, neglecting that without Sanskrit, no Indian language can maintain a solid foundation.

Most shockingly, the recent controversy surrounding the Indian Rupee symbol arose from his decision to substitute the official ₹ symbol with the Tamil letter "Ru" in promotional materials for the state budget. The original ₹ symbol, designed by D. Udaya Kumar in 2010, combines the Devanagari "Ra" and the Roman "R." Kumar, himself a Tamilian, has expressed pride in his creation. However, narrow-minded MK Stalin may not grasp this.

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