30.05.2025 – Tamil Nadu.
Introduction:
In the vast diversity of India, Tamil Nadu stands out with its unique identity, language, culture, and history. However, in recent years, a significant wave of migration from North Indian states for work and business has begun to bring about notable social, economic, and political changes in Tamil Nadu. This is not just ordinary migration—it can be seen as a dangerous transformation that could eventually erase the identity of the Tamil people.
One Nation – One Ration Card: Political Encroachment through Democracy
The “One Nation, One Ration Card” scheme introduced by the Central Government may appear to be a welfare measure, but in reality, it may be a strategy to create eligible migrant voters. North Indian migrants settling in Tamil Nadu are beginning to obtain voter IDs using local addresses. As a result, national parties like the BJP might attempt to infiltrate Tamil Nadu’s political demographic to gain a majority.
Not Willing to Work – Yet Tamils Are Losing Jobs
A section of the Tamil population, encouraged by free schemes and welfare programs, is living with a disinterest in working. Consequently, Tamils are becoming less represented in sectors such as construction, hotels, textile shops, and housing services. This allows North Indian migrants to easily take over these jobs.
Education and Employment Trends of Tamils: Negative Outcomes
Most Tamil students pursue engineering and higher education, but due to a lack of suitable job opportunities, they remain unemployed and are unwilling to take up lower-level jobs. This gap boosts job opportunities for migrants, and North Indians are now filling these roles.
North Indian Traders Are Encroaching on Tamil Identity
North Indians are establishing control over various businesses in Tamil Nadu, such as pan shops, gutka stores, cinemas, jewelry shops, and real estate. Similarly, North Indian actresses are starring as leads in Tamil films and earning wealth. This trend threatens to erode the cultural core of Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Migration to Other States: Unintended Consequences
Some advocate restricting Tamil migration to other states or countries to preserve Tamil identity. But the unintended effect is that North Indians may migrate to Tamil Nadu in larger numbers and not only take up basic jobs but also gain political influence.
Political Infiltration: A Warning Sign
Parties like the BJP, which have a support base in North Indian states, may convert large-scale migration into electoral gains. This could lead to a future where the political identity of Tamil Nadu changes. It is seen by some as a fascist plan to erase the Tamil language, culture, and identity.
Solutions:
• Enact laws to ensure local employment opportunities are reserved for Tamils.
• Implement regional laws to curb uncontrolled migration.
• Launch skill development and incentive programs to provide job opportunities for Tamils.
• Promote awareness through media campaigns and educational programs.
• Monitor migration using census data and voter registration verification.
Conclusion:
Tamils have excelled in many fields but lag in the awareness of protecting their identity. This lack of awareness may lead to future loss of identity and political pressure. If Tamils do not awaken now, tomorrow’s Tamil Nadu may be governed under a democratic model where the Tamil language is not even spoken.
This is not an exaggeration, but a real shadow of historical transformation.
– Eelaththu Nilavan.
28/05/2025.
