Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan stated at the Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS) 4.0 valedictory function that linguistic diversity serves as a bridge, not a division, reflecting India's interconnected civilization. He highlighted Tamil as a language of ancient wisdom and knowledge, crucial for preserving India's living traditions. The event, themed 'Let us learn Tamil,' aims to foster cultural unity and pride, occurring amidst ongoing debates regarding the National Education Policy and its language recommendations.