Udhayanidhi Stalin’s ‘Sanskrit a dead language’ swipe ignites debate on funding
Published on: Nov. 24, 2025, 9:34 a.m. | Source: The Indian Express
Udhayanidhi Stalin’s statement on Sanskrit as a “dead language” caused uproar, highlighting the unequal funding for classical languages. While the BJP accused him of cultural denigration, scholars point out the funding gap for other ancient languages at the national level. Tamil Nadu leaders have long protested this issue of structural asymmetry.
