Why Did Amit Shah Say Sorry in Madurai? Tamil, Politics and 2026 Elections Clash
He told BJP workers that the ruling DMK would be defeated in the 2026 elections. He promised that a new NDA government, formed by BJP and AIADMK, would take charge in the state.
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Madurai (Tamil Nadu) [India] June 08: During a public speech in Madurai, Union Home Minister Amit Shah surprised many by starting with an apology. He said he could not speak in Tamil, which he called one of the greatest languages in India. His respectful tone touched many hearts in Madurai but sparked conversations all over India.
A Clear Message to BJP Workers
After his apology, Amit Shah moved to politics. He told BJP workers that the ruling DMK would be defeated in the 2026 elections. He promised that a new NDA government, formed by BJP and AIADMK, would take charge in the state. He shared that even from Delhi, he is closely watching Tamil Nadu. He said the people, not he, will defeat the DMK.
Language War Resurfaces Again
This event comes at a time when the Centre and Tamil Nadu government are clashing over language. CM MK Stalin had earlier accused the Centre of forcing Hindi through the three-language formula under the National Education Policy. The state has always shown strong emotions about language, especially since the anti-Hindi movements in the 1960s.
National Education Policy in the Spotlight
The National Education Policy (NEP) has become a central point of disagreement. CM Stalin claimed the Union government was using education as pressure by holding back funds. In reply, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said NEP respects all languages and allows freedom of choice. He asked Tamil Nadu to not turn education into politics and focus on students' future instead.
Respect for Tamil, Politics Still Ahead
By apologising in Madurai, Amit Shah showed he understood the emotional value of Tamil. But the message of his speech was clear—BJP is ready to fight hard in Tamil Nadu. Language and politics are again walking hand-in-hand in the state. As 2026 nears, such moments may return, mixing cultural respect with tough political promises. People of Tamil Nadu are watching both sides closely.
