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Pawan Kalyan’s Hindi Endorsement Sparks Southern Backlash

7/12/2025

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Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has made a surprising turn by endorsing Hindi as the national language, comparing it to a maternal aunt nurturing regional tongues. This shift from his earlier stance could ignite fierce opposition in southern states, where many resist the push for Hindi dominance.

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Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has made a surprising turn by endorsing Hindi as the national language, comparing it to a maternal aunt nurturing regional tongues. This shift from his earlier stance could ignite fierce opposition in southern states, where many resist the push for Hindi dominance.