<h1>Home Minister Condemns Opposition for Politicizing Language Debate, Announces New Department to Promote Indian Languages</h1> Union Home Minister criticized opposition parties in the Rajya Sabha for politicizing the language issue to divert attention from alleged corruption. He emphasized that Hindi is not competing with other Indian languages but is a companion. The debate was sparked by disagreements over the National Education Policy's three-language formula, particularly with the Tamil Nadu government. The Minister announced a new department to promote all Indian languages and dismissed allegations of Hindi imposition. He pledged to conduct official correspondence in regional languages and accused some parties of preferring foreign languages over Indian ones. Upcoming elections in Tamil Nadu were also mentioned.