Hindi words removed from entrance arch at Tiruchi Railway Divisional Office following political furore
The Hindu
Tiruchi Railway Division removes Hindi words from entrance arch after political backlash, respecting local sentiments and language concerns.
Authorities of the Tiruchi Railway Division removed the words “Kartavya Dwar” (Gateway of Duty) written on the newly built entrance arch at the office of the Divisional Railway Manager on Wednesday evening, following a political row over the use of the Hindi term.
The words written in Hindi, Tamil and English scripts on the arch were fully removed from the arch built in front of the office situated close to the main entrance to Tiruchi Railway Junction. Divisional railway officials said the words were removed “respecting the sentiments” of the people.
Prior to this, a group of DMK cadre and office bearers led by Tiruchi Mayor M. Anbazhagan, smeared with black paint the words “Kartavya Dwar,” written in English, on a stone tablet installed near the arch to mark its commissioning.
“Kartavya Dwar” written in Hindi, Tamil, and English on the entrance of the Railway Divisional Manager office in Tiruchi on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: MOORTHY M
Earlier in the day, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin had taken strong objection to the practice of writing Hindi names even in Tamil and English, instead of using appropriate terms in the respective languages.
In a post on X, cited the words “Kartavya Dwar” written on the arch at the office of the Divisional Railway Manager in Tiruchi, and described the practice as “one language – three scripts” and said it was a form of Hindi imposition.
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