The next state I analyse had Tamil as its ‘second official language’ from 1969 till 2010. The CM of the state in 1969 felt that he had to assert his state’s identity by embracing Tamil rather than the language of the neighbouring state as its second official language. I came to know of this 5 years ago when the then CM delivered a speech in chaste Tamil.
Tamil loving State
The next state I analyse had Tamil as its ‘second official language’ from 1969 till 2010. The CM of the state in 1969 felt that he had to assert his state’s identity by embracing Tamil rather than the language of the neighbouring state as its second official language. I came to know of this 5 years ago when the then CM delivered a speech in chaste Tamil.
Suspense lifts on Friday….