Give your babies Tamil names: MK Stalin's pitch to newlyweds amid language wars
Extending the appeal to local vendors, he added, "You all consider your shops as your children. If they have English names, please replace them with Tamil ones. Make unique Tamil words your shop's identity. Even if a name is in English, at least write it in Tamil."Speaking of Tamil language and identity, a similar note was struck a month ago during a rally in Rameshwaram, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi had touched upon the importance of Tamil pride.Referring to letters he received from Tamil Nadu leaders, he had noted that none were signed in Tamil, despite their stated pride in the language. "If we are proud of Tamil, then I would request everyone to at least sign their name in Tamil," PM Modi had said.Must Watch
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