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'Propaganda tool': Tamil Nadu CM targets LIC over Hindi 'imposition' on website, insurer blames technical snag

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 19 November 2024
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and other political leaders criticized Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) for allegedly using Hindi predominantly on its website. They called it a form of Hindi imposition and demanded a rollback. LIC responded by saying a technical glitch caused the issue and has now been resolved.
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