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2mo ago

Panneerselvam Splits From BJP Over Education Fund Row, Eyes Vijay’s TVK Alliance

He condemned the Centre for withholding ₹2,151.59 crore under Samagra Shiksha as a breach of federalism; overtures to actor Vijay’s fledgling party signal a new opposition realignment before the 2026 assembly polls.

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Overview

  • O. Panneerselvam publicly denounced the BJP-led Union government on July 29 for stalling ₹2,151.59 crore in Samagra Shiksha funds over non-compliance with the three-language policy.
  • He argued the delay violates the Right to Education Act and federal principles, warning that 25 percent of RTE-eligible students in private schools now face uncertainty.
  • His break from the revived AIADMK-BJP alliance follows repeated sidelining in favour of Edappadi K. Palaniswami and a rebuffed request for a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
  • Sources close to the former chief minister say his camp is in talks with actor Vijay’s Thamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam, indicating potential collaboration ahead of next year’s state polls.
  • The conflict highlights enduring Tamil Nadu-Centre tensions over NEP-2020 implementation, language mandates and federal balance in education policy.