During an international event in Madrid, Spain, DMK MP Kanimozhi gave a powerful response to a question about India's national language, emphasizing the country's linguistic diversity. Her statement that India's national language is "unity and diversity" received applause.

Kanimozhi is currently leading an all-party delegation to Spain. The delegation aims to convey India's policy of 'zero tolerance' towards terrorism to international partners. The delegation includes members from various political parties, including Samajwadi Party MP Rajeev Rai, BJP MP Captain Brijesh Chowta (Retd.), RJD MP Prem Chand Gupta, and AAP MP Ashok Kumar Mittal, along with Former Deputy Permanent Representative of India to the UN, Ambassador Manjeev Singh Puri and Ambassador Jawed Ashraf.

In her address to the Indian diaspora in Spain, Kanimozhi highlighted that the delegation's primary message to the world is that India's strength lies in its unity and diversity. This statement comes amid ongoing discussions and debates in India regarding the promotion of Hindi as a national language.

The DMK has been actively involved in discussions with the central government regarding the three-language formula in the National Education Policy 2020. The party has voiced concerns about the potential imposition of Hindi in non-Hindi speaking states, advocating for a policy that respects and promotes regional languages.

The Indian Embassy in Spain shared that the delegation met with Jose Manuel Albares, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of Spain, to discuss India's position on terrorism and efforts to combat it. Albares expressed Spain's support for India's efforts and reaffirmed the importance of global peace, emphasizing that terrorism will never prevail.

The delegation also met with the Association of Victims of Terrorism in Madrid. This visit is particularly significant in light of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, where 26 people were killed by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists. The delegation seeks to brief international partners on India's response to this attack and its broader strategy for combating cross-border terrorism.

Kanimozhi's remarks in Spain underscore the importance of recognizing and celebrating India's linguistic diversity. With its numerous languages and cultures, India's strength lies in its ability to maintain unity amidst this diversity. Her response serves as a reminder of the need for inclusivity and respect for all languages in the country.