Amit Shah Pushes For Tamil In Medical And Engineering, Says 'Greatest Languages...'

Amit Shah described Tamil as one of the greatest languages of India and extended an apology for not being able to talk in Tamil.

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As the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections approach, Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed BJP office-bearers in Madurai on Sunday. During his address, he reiterated his demand to the state government that medical and engineering courses be taught in the Tamil language soon.

"I want to repeat my demand from the Tamil Nadu government that medical and engineering be taught in the Tamil language soon," he said.

Shah also highlighted the installation of the Sengol in the new Parliament and said, "Tamil Nadu by installing Sengol in parliament, and I expect MK Stalin to write a letter to the PM to thank him for it."

BJP leader described Tamil as one of the greatest languages of India and extended an apology for not being able to talk in Tamil.

"I apologise to the party workers of Tamil Nadu as I cannot talk to them in one of the greatest languages of India, Tamil..." he said.

#WATCH | Madurai, Tamil Nadu | Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, "...I apologise to the party workers of Tamil Nadu as I cannot talk to them in one of the greatest languages of India, Tamil..." pic.twitter.com/qUgd2a4S5s

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Shah also added that the NDA will form government in Tamil Nadu as the people of the state will "defeat" the DMK government in the 2026 Assembly election. He also reiterated his demand to the state government for teaching medical and engineering courses in the Tamil language.

"The NDA government of the BJP-AIADMK alliance will be formed here in 2026. I live in Delhi, but my ears are always on Tamil Nadu," Shah.

"MK Stalin says that Amit Shah cannot defeat DMK. He is right. It's not me, but the people of Tamil Nadu will defeat you," he added.