Kerala CM Defends Malayalam Language Bill Amid Row, Assures Minority Safeguards
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News18•10-01-2026, 16:04
Kerala CM Defends Malayalam Language Bill Amid Row, Assures Minority Safeguards
- •Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan defended the Malayalam Language Bill 2025, addressing concerns amidst tensions with Karnataka.
- •Vijayan stated the bill includes a non-obstante Clause 7 to explicitly safeguard the rights of linguistic minorities, especially Kannada- and Tamil-speaking communities.
- •He assured that no language would be imposed, and linguistic freedom is protected, allowing Tamil and Kannada speakers to use their mother tongues for official correspondence in notified areas.
- •Regarding education, the CM clarified that students whose mother tongue is not Malayalam are not compelled to appear for Malayalam examinations at IX, X, or Higher Secondary levels.
- •Vijayan reaffirmed Kerala's commitment to constitutional values, stating the language policy aligns with the Official Languages Act, 1963, and Articles 346 and 347 of the Constitution of India.
Why It Matters: Kerala CM defends Malayalam Language Bill, emphasizing safeguards for linguistic minorities and constitutional compliance.
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