Riots After Language Policy Sparks Global Tensions
A push for equal status of French in Canada triggers Quebec separatist fears and violence. India faces fierce debate over making Hindi the national tongue as 13 major languages coexist and tensions rise.
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Language tensions mold Europe and Ireland politics
The article notes language disputes in India with English status sparking student riots, Belgium balancing Flemish and French regions, and Ireland seeking Gaelic official status amid long nationalist tensions. It highlights how language policy risks unrest and national unity.
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