Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan defends Malayalam Language Bill, says apprehensions do not reflect facts

January 10, 2026

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has defended the 2025 Malayalam Language Bill, asserting that concerns raised by Karnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah regarding linguistic minority rights do not reflect the true intentions of the legislation. The Bill mandates Malayalam as the first language in schools across Kerala, which has sparked a dispute over its implications for Kannada-speaking populations.

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan defends Malayalam Language Bill, says apprehensions do not reflect facts

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The Malayalam Language Bill mandates Malayalam as the compulsory first language in Kerala schools.
Karnataka's CM Siddaramaiah opposes the Bill, calling it 'coercive' and harmful to Kannada speakers.
Pinarayi Vijayan claims the Bill promotes equality and respects all languages.
The Kerala government insists it upholds constitutional values of secularism and pluralism.

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Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan defends Malayalam Language Bill, says apprehensions do not reflect facts

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