C N Annadurai
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C N Annadurai was a distinguished Indian politician and the founder of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party. As the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, he opposed the three-language formula initiated by the Centre in 1968, favoring a two-language policy that emphasized Tamil and English, thus becoming a key figure in the state's resistance to Hindi imposition.
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C N Annadurai wrote about Vallalar's potential alignment with the self-respect movement.
DMK Embraces Vallalar: Tamil Nadu's Secular Icon for Dravidian Model | Chennai NewsThe Times of India·
India· 2026-02-16
India· 2026-02-16
DMK founder Perarignar Anna (C N Annadurai) was the lone MP in Rajya Sabha when he raised his voice for languages and rights of all states.
Not stalling delimitation, just seeking postponement: Stalin | Chennai NewsThe Times of India·India· 2025-04-20
India· 2025-04-20
C N Annadurai was the chief minister of Tamil Nadu who adopted a two-language policy, rejecting the three-language formula.
Why NEP has revived the language debateThe Times of India·India· 2025-03-02
India· 2025-03-02
