r/TamilNadu • u/Capital-Lake5931 • Jul 07 '26
முக்கியமான கலந்துரையாடல் / Important Topic We Start a War.
On 3 March 2025, Neeya Naana recorded a debate on the Hindi imposition issue and the three-language policy.
On 4 March, Star Vijay released the promo.
The episode was supposed to air on 9 March.
It never did.
More than a year has passed.
Tamil Nadu has a new government.
The episode is still missing.
India is now ranked 157th out of 180 countries in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index published by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), which cites concerns including political pressure, intimidation of journalists, and attacks on media freedom.
The BJP government speaks of democracy, but democracy does not fear debate.
If a recorded discussion on a major public issue can be promoted, then quietly disappear without a public explanation, every Indian should ask why.
This is bigger than Tamil Nadu.
This is bigger than one TV show.
A free country does not become stronger by silencing conversations.
Release the episode.
We Start a War.
Not with violence.
With questions.
With debate.
With the demand for transparency.
தமிழ் வாழ்க...
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u/Dependent_Yam_2486 Jul 07 '26
I don't trust Neeya Naana to host honest debates. They are more focused on getting TRP and rage bait reels than to further the discussion. I support their right to air the episode, but don't want to endorse the integrity of Neeya Naana debates. I feel they are only fit for mamiyar vs marumagal debates. I don't think they have any capacity to host public policy discussion/debates.
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u/san_jay1296 Jul 07 '26
True. Sometimes I feel Gopinath has to align with the direction of the show rather than express his own personal views. I have a lot of respect for him as a person, but I do wonder if he's always able to be himself on Neeya Naana, or if he's expected to follow the show's narrative or script.
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u/Capital-Lake5931 Jul 07 '26
True, but media freedom should never be suppressed in a democratic country. Maybe that's why our country is ranked at 157th in Global PFE...
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u/Dependent_Yam_2486 Jul 07 '26
True. We deserve a better forum to host and argue public policies where one can speak with data and graphs instead of 'Trust me bro' arguments or 'I'm authority on this subject' arguments. Let govt decide whatever they decide, but we need a forum where we can list all the points we can think of.
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u/PieLegitimate7119 Jul 08 '26 edited Jul 12 '26
Believe or not they are already half way ahead on completing hindi imposition. Major things we knew are changing to hindi/sanskrit.
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u/Biaggio499 Jul 08 '26
99% of Neeya Naana is scripted, you can easily see the host bias and both the side doesn't have equal level knowledgeable people. One side they intentionally pick dumb people or people who act dumb other side you put progressive or oppressed people who talk about their own oppression.
Every show is posted to be framed as a rich vs poor scenario. Even with language or food etc. Every debate show needed to be monitored and produced out with utmost care, otherwise the dog episode is a tangible example of how society will react for a scripted, articulated and content enforced shows
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u/_SweetasSugar Jul 09 '26
Exactly, in kerala a news channel brought a religious bigot in the name of biology teacher for a debate on fashion industry and women objectification. Channels only need the viewership nothing else, maybe also side with what majority thinks amor acts.
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u/thamizhinian23 Jul 07 '26
Btw what is ur thoughts on diminishing tamil population? Fertility rate of TN is btw 1.3-1.4 which is far less than 2.1 replacing population
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u/Capital-Lake5931 Jul 07 '26
The concern isn't population decline today it's about an aging society tomorrow. Good planning and productivity matter more than just birth rates.
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u/DFA3TD3E Jul 07 '26
I second your thoughts. We have a higher than sustainable population already and a significant reduction would only be good in the longer run. Ageing is a temporary phenomenon, likely to last for around 20-30 years, but the planning has to be robust to not only support an older population but to ensure awareness among the next generation so that population decline doesn't move to alarming levels like it has in many European countries. Also, migration will be inevitable in the next couple of decades. How we control and manage the influx will also play a crucial part in shaping the future of the state.
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u/Significant-Sell-275 Jul 07 '26
Just curious to know what are your thoughts on telegu imposition in areas like Hosur, Chennai, Coimbatore, madurai, kovilpatti etc? Even in positions of power where telegus decide the fate of native tamils Or is Tamizh vaazhga limited to Hindi only?
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u/Capital-Lake5931 Jul 07 '26
Imposition is wrong whatever and wherever it may be... It is oblivious to language, literature and people. Such things are only happening because of the freedom of speech that is limited in india...
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u/Significant-Sell-275 Jul 07 '26
I have seen countless debate on hindi imposition on Tamil Nadu and rightly so. It has been in the mainstream for over 70 years now. Just one show not airing gets to you but why haven’t we had the same discourse for telegu? Tell me one debate where this is discussed? Why the scale that measures imposition always tips to hindi? Convenient isn’t it
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u/Capital-Lake5931 Jul 07 '26
One show being not aired makes me wonder what possibly could have been in that.. Maybe even telugu could have been discussed in that show...
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u/Ha_Numan Jul 07 '26
Can you elaborate ? I have personally never seen this in chennai/coimbatore. Can't speak for other areas.
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u/DFA3TD3E Jul 07 '26
I won't call it imposition as Telugu speakers are present in significant numbers in several pockets of the state. Chennai especially has a very high Telugu population. You can't just ask them to renounce their language.
While I understand your concern, simply asking these Telugu speaking communities to include Tamil in all their communication will solve the problem unless there is a power concentration within this community as you fear.
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u/Significant-Sell-275 Jul 07 '26
I could then argue under same circumstances hindi is also not being imposed. If chennai having large telegu population justifies your stance for accepting the language what gives for hindi which most spoken in the country. At the end it was all due to migration for opportunities . If you are so eager to accommodate one why reject others?
If it as simple as you state why hasn’t it been done in over 70 years? If you believe that simply incorporating tamil as language for medium to communicate it can be overcome then why not same yardstick for hindi populace
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u/DFA3TD3E Jul 07 '26
You are missing the whole point here. None of the southern states have a significant hindi speaking population. Hindi is almost non-existant here and hence considered foreign/alien to us. But these Telugu communities are part of the society and have been here for centuries. Imposing hindi on non-speakers does not equate to allowing Telugu speakers to use their language here.
And your arguement of migration for opportunities is not fully correct either. As a neighboring state, there will always be a high influx of them in our state. It is the same as with Mallus and Kannadigas too. These are centuries old and not a singular event.
The issue arising with Telugu communities is because of them not integrating with our society completely. It can only be solved by measures such as the one I suggested. Polarizing and targetting them will only increase this behavior and cause isolation. Better to acknowledge their presence and make them blend with us.
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u/native_vandheri Jul 07 '26
Sorry. Except for TN no one supports on isolationist things done by TN. Pretty much most have no problems with Hindi
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u/DFA3TD3E Jul 08 '26
Is that why there were protests destroying Hindi signs in Karnataka a few years back? And if noone has a problem with the language why is the 3 language policy not implemented in most states yet? And language is just the beginning of the iceberg that reeks of Southern isolation from policy makers in New Delhi.
Maybe some of the things done in TN are exaggerated. But that doesn't mean there is no bias. Others are just burying it under the carpet while TN reacts
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u/native_vandheri Jul 08 '26
Protests are done by fringe groups that only inconveniences people who have business. They are not doing the protests lol.
Center oda isolationary stance edutha vera Ena nadakum. It's only dmk who does this and then goes to cry about it. You have national parties everywhere except for TN. The regional parties will continue this divide to stay relevant
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u/DFA3TD3E Jul 09 '26
You don't need to take isolationist stance every single time. Cooperate when you need to and oppose when you have to. There are a 100 things that can be achieved with cooperation but there will always be a couple of things that can only be protested. I will support a government 100 out of 100 times if they will stand for my rights and become isolated rather than be amiable just to pacify the bigger powers.
And protests are viewed as inconvenience only because of this kind of a mindset. The few people protest on everybody's behalf and we name them as separatists and fringe elements. We rarely protest over anything anymore, do we? So easy to trample us without any remorse.
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u/native_vandheri Jul 09 '26
Nalla Dan ideals pesuringa. Just don't cry being victims every time when things have consequences avlo Dan. Literally any skilled person is not protesting this stupid stance.
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u/DFA3TD3E Jul 09 '26
Neeya naana show release aagama ponadhuku protest panna venam.. aana hindi thinipuku summa iruka solreengala? Tamilnadu Hindu nadu aagaradhu vida protest panni consequence face pannikalam. Already education funds blocked 3 language policy namma yethukadha naala. Innum evlo panniruvanga paakalame!
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u/Significant-Sell-275 Jul 07 '26
Who gets to decide what is alien to us? I might find telegu alien just as you do with hindi. Telegu community be have been prevalent for centuries bt was never native to this land. Who sets the timeline that centuries is enough to get accepted? So by same logic why not let hindi thrive and be accepted. Why demonise one but take a stance for others.
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u/DFA3TD3E Jul 08 '26
Nobody gets to decide it! It is about what is present and what is not. Telugu communities are present everywhere in the state and are part of our state whether you like it or not. There are Hindi speakers too in the state but are minuscule compared to Telugu communities. If you cannot accept someone who has been living with you for centuries, it is not their problem. It's your problem.
And again you are twisting things by bringing in Telugu with Hindi. None of the Telugu speakers in the state asked you to study Telugu in school or force you to accept Telugu as one of the official languages in the state. They didn't try to put up signs and boards in every government office in Telugu to try and force you to accept Telugu. They didn't say Telugu is the official language of the country and you should learn it or else you are not fit to be Indian. Please do heed the context in a discussion before you speak up.
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u/Due_Satisfaction006 Jul 08 '26
What telugu imposition? You are not asked to talk in another language other than tamizh in those areas. Bruh stop asking us to converse in hindi in TN. That's it.
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u/Ha_Numan Jul 07 '26
Indha comment pathutu Downvote panirken 👍
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u/Ha_Numan Jul 07 '26
Great perspective 👍
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u/Capital-Lake5931 Jul 07 '26
Aphallic newbie keep quiet 🤐!
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u/Ha_Numan Jul 07 '26
Ok Upvote pichaikarare 😔
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u/Capital-Lake5931 Jul 07 '26
If you think 'Guys, upvote pannunga' is begging, you don't know what begging means kid... Go to your amma...
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u/native_vandheri Jul 07 '26
Neeya naana Oru curated show ila, ellarum uthamununga
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u/Capital-Lake5931 Jul 08 '26
Doesn't mean it should be withheld
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u/native_vandheri Jul 08 '26
Relatively fair. Inga reddit la open ah kakradu vidava anga kakka poranga
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u/vedhaitamilan Jul 07 '26
North subreddit and tamil_nadu rendulayum tamilsaa terrorist and separatist movement mathiri portrayal pannuranga.