Chennai, March 1 -- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M.K. Stalin
who turned 72 on Saturday, reaffirmed his commitment to state autonomy and the
two-language policy, stating these issues form the essence of his birthday message
this year, while opposing Hindi imposition.
Speaking to reporters at his residence in Gopalapuram after seeking blessings from
is mother Dayalu Ammal, Stalin said "The two-language policy should continue".
"That is my birthday message. My concerns are always about the nation and our state.
We must secure our state's rights", he said.
He stressed that Tamil Nadu should continue to resist the imposition of Hindi and uphold
the Tamil-English bilingual system, which has been the foundation of the state...