TKS Elangovan
TKS Elangovan is a prominent leader of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party in Tamil Nadu, known for his strong advocacy of the state's two-language policy, which emphasizes the importance of Tamil and English in education while opposing the imposition of Hindi. His political career has been marked by his commitment to preserving Tamil linguistic and cultural identity, often engaging in debates about national language policies, including the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Recently, he responded to Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan's comments on Hindi imposition, highlighting Tamil Nadu's historical stance against Hindi and the legislation supporting the two-language formula established long before Kalyan's time.
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Recent news mentions
DMK Spokesperson TKS Elangovan stated that the lack of familiarity with the local language may have led to a critical communication lapse.
Language twist to TN school van tragedy: DMK says gateman did not know Tamil; urges to hire people who know mother tongue | India News
India· 2025-07-08
TKS Elangovan responded to Kalyan's statement, emphasizing Tamil Nadu's two-language policy.
‘Never opposed Hindi, only against making it compulsory’: Pawan Kalyan defends stance amid NEP rowIndia· 2025-03-15
