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Tamil Nadu Challenges NEP's Three-Language Policy Over Hindi Imposition Concerns

Chief Minister MK Stalin and the DMK reject the National Education Policy, citing threats to state autonomy and cultural identity.

A major point of contention with the NEP is the imposition of the three-language formula, with Hindi positioned as the default third language (Shutterstock)
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin
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Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin said he was reminded of the quote when some “entitled bigots” branded the DMK-led Tamil Nadu as “chauvinists and anti-nationals” for demanding Tamil language’s rightful place in Tamil Nadu. (ANI)

Overview

  • Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin criticized the National Education Policy's three-language formula, claiming it imposes Hindi and undermines the state's two-language system of Tamil and English.
  • The Union government withheld ₹2,153 crore in education funds from Tamil Nadu, linking the decision to the state's refusal to fully adopt the NEP.
  • The DMK argues that the NEP's uniform approach disregards India's regional diversity and logistical challenges, such as teacher shortages and funding constraints.
  • A petition filed in the Supreme Court seeks to mandate Tamil Nadu's compliance with the NEP, escalating the language debate to the judiciary.
  • The BJP defends the NEP, accusing the DMK of politicizing the issue, while Tamil Nadu maintains its resistance as a stand for federalism and cultural preservation.