M.K. Stalin. File
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On the occasion of International Mother Language Day, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Saturday (February 21, 2026) extended his wishes and hailed the Tamil language.
“Long live Tamil. Numerous people have sacrificed their lives to protect Tamil. However many glorious titles we may use to praise it, the joy we feel when we call our language ‘Thamizhae’ [Oh! Tamil] is immeasurable,” Mr. Stalin said in a post on X.
He also said it is the responsibility of Tamils across the world to safeguard the language, pass it on to the next generations, and ensure that it flourishes.
He also launched a song composed from a famous poem penned by former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi and congratulated the musicians involved in it.
Published – February 21, 2026 11:10 am IST
