The DMK’s propaganda, aimed at showing that the people of Tamil Nadu still resonate with the party’s anti-Hindi imposition agenda, was quickly debunked by Tamil Janam News. The party had claimed that Chennai residents were displaying anti-Hindi slogans, or “Kollams,” at the entrances of their homes, with Chief Minister MK Stalin quoting the Sun News channel’s report to support the narrative. This report was eagerly amplified by pro-Dravidian media outlets.
However, when Tamil Janam News investigated, it was revealed that the Kollams had been placed by local DMK leader Veeramani, not by the residents themselves. This exposure was a significant blow to the DMK, exposing their manipulation of public sentiment. Even when reporters asked if the residents of street wanted a third language policy, the answer was a resounding yes, further highlighting the disconnect between the party’s claims and the reality.
When Tamil Janam TV conducted a field survey in Ayappakkam Panchayat near Chennai, where residents were allegedly protesting against the Hindi and third language policy, they spoke to a shopkeeper who had drawn an anti-Hindi “Kollam” at the entrance of his shop. When the interviewer asked why he had drawn it, the shopkeeper responded that they have drawn to protest that Hindi should not be included in the curriculum. However, when asked where his children were studying, he admitted they were attending a nearby school, where Hindi was part of the curriculum.
The interviewer then moved to another house and asked a woman if she had drawn the Kollam at her entrance. She denied it, saying, “No, I have not put that Kollam.” When asked if the house was hers, she confirmed, “Yes, but I have not drawn it,” she then pointed out that the Kollam at the entrance was her own, not the anti-Hindi one.
The reporter then approached the next resident, who also denied drawing the Kollam, insisting he had no part in it. However, another resident provided clarity on the DMK’s actions, saying, “No, no, they came and put up the Kollam after cleaning the area with water.” When the reporter asked, “Who do you mean by ‘they’?”, the resident replied, “The DMK. Leader Veeramani himself came and put up the Kollam.”
When the reporter approached another shopkeeper, he responded, “I didn’t notice it, but we didn’t put up any Kollam. Why should we put up such a Kollam?” However, he later mentioned that when he opened his shop, Kollams were being put up.
Another resident revealed that local DMK leader Veeramani had visited house to house, placing the Kollams at the entrances.
Another resident questioned the reporter, asking, “Has anyone said that Hindi is being imposed? they just drew this for themselves.” When the reporter pointed out the nearby Kollams with anti-Hindi slogans, the resident responded, “The third language can be anything—like Chinese, French, or any other language.”
Another resident took aim at the minister, saying, “Which son or daughter of the minister hasn’t studied Hindi while complaining about Hindi imposition? If their children can learn it, why shouldn’t ours? They’re just playing politics. Learning Hindi is important.” The resident then asked, “Will Kanimozhi, who goes to Delhi, refuse to speak Hindi? protesting for this is a waste”
All the residents expressed their willingness to embrace the new education policy. They acknowledged the practical benefits of learning an additional language, recognizing it as an advantage for their children’s future. As a result, they welcomed both the National Education Policy and the three-language policy.
திமுகவின் போலி நாடகத்தை சுக்கு நூறாக உடைத்த @TamilJanamNews செய்தி ஊடகத்திற்கு, என் மனமார்ந்த பாராட்டுக்களைத் தெரிவித்துக் கொள்கிறேன்.
கோபாலபுர ஊடகங்கள் ஒளிபரப்பும் பொய்களை ஊக்குவிப்பது, தமிழக முதல்வர் என்ற பதவிக்கு உகந்தது அல்ல என்பதை உணர்ந்தால் நன்று.#StopTellingLies https://t.co/9fRAU8BztJ pic.twitter.com/QLYfYh2wFv
— K.Annamalai (@annamalai_k) February 19, 2025
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