India, March 7 -- Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday said Tamil culture, language, and traditions are an important part of Indian culture.

Speaking at the Central Industrial Security Force's (CISF) 56th raising day parade in Thakkolam, he said the entire nation acknowledges this.

"Tamil language, culture, and traditions are a precious ornament of Indian culture, and the whole country accepts this fact," the home minister said.

Shah's remarks come amid ongoing discussions over federalism and linguistic identity that are shaping Tamil Nadu politics. The state has historically opposed the imposition of Hindi, with successive administrations advocating for linguistic autonomy and Tamil pride.

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