Hindi imposition

The term is rooted in the anti-Hindi agitations of Tamil Nadu, where it was proposed for Hindi to be taught in schools in the Madras Presidency.

[3][4] In recent developments, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced a decision to make Hindi compulsory in all eight northeastern states up to Class 10.

Shah emphasized the importance of Hindi as "the language of India" and advocated for its wider acceptance as an alternative to English, particularly for inter-state communication.

They emphasize the importance of preserving and promoting local languages, which hold significant cultural and historical relevance for indigenous communities.

As per Duncan B. Forrester's study on the Madras Anti-Hindi Agitation in 1965, political protests have had significant effects on language policy in India.

In a study by John J. Vater and Ronojoy Sen, published in 2019, titled "The Three Language Formula Revisited: 'Hindi Imposition' Stokes Protests," the authors discuss the release of the 2019 Draft National Education Policy, which recommended compulsory learning of Hindi in non-Hindi speaking states.

Lego argues that these efforts have often marginalized minority languages and cultures, leading to resistance and protests against what is perceived as linguistic hegemony.

The paper calls for a more inclusive approach that respects India's linguistic diversity and ensures equal support for all languages in the education system.

This antipathy towards Urdu is linked to broader political and cultural dynamics, including historical tensions between religious and linguistic communities in India.