tamil Nadu has always prided itself on being a land of education, intellect, and cultural strength. Yet, under ADMK, the state witnessed a betrayal so big that even tamil students — the backbone of India’s competitive exams — were humiliated in Delhi. Instead of defending them, ADMK leaders bent their knees, brought shame upon the state, and even had the audacity to bring in a law that allowed people to get government jobs without knowing Tamil.
But history turned in 2021. With DMK in power, the narrative changed. In 2023, a landmark amendment ensured that no one could secure a government job in tamil Nadu without passing a tamil language test — retroactively effective from december 2021. From surrender to sovereignty, this is the story of how one party shamed tamil Nadu, and another restored its pride.
1. Delhi’s Footsteps, tamil Nadu’s Shame
When tamil students protested in Delhi, ADMK chose cowardice over courage. Instead of standing with the students, they stood under Delhi’s shoes.
2. Silence in the Name of ‘Civility’
Had tamil Nadu spoken then, ADMK’s mask would have fallen off. But people stayed silent — not because they agreed, but because they had more culture than the party in power.
3. The Law: tamil Made Optional
In a state where tamil is an identity, ADMK reduced it to a checkbox. Their law allowed anyone — even those who couldn’t read or write tamil — to snatch away government jobs. A direct insult to every tamil household.
4. DMK’s Correction: tamil Made Mandatory
DMK reversed the damage. In 2023, they passed an amendment making tamil language proficiency compulsory for government jobs. No excuses, no loopholes.
5. Retroactive Justice
The amendment wasn’t just for the future. It was applied from december 2021, ensuring that no one slipped through the cracks. A bold statement that tamil Nadu will no longer tolerate disrespect.
6. The Difference Is Crystal Clear
👉 ADMK bent before Delhi.
👉 DMK stood tall for tamil Nadu.
One party sold dignity for political comfort. The other reclaimed it with law and action.
7. Lesson for Every Voter
This is not about party loyalty — it’s about identity. When a party treats Tamils like a burden, it is treating Tamils as second-class citizens. The people must remember who betrayed and who restored.
👉 tamil Nadu is not just a state; it is a civilization. ADMK’s betrayal was not a political strategy — it was a wound on tamil identity. DMK’s correction was not just governance — it was a statement: In tamil Nadu, jobs may be optional, but tamil never will be.
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