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Tamil Nadu's Stalin and BJP Clash Over Hindi in Education Policy

Chief Minister MK Stalin accuses the BJP of imposing Hindi through the National Education Policy, while Union Minister Amit Shah urges Tamil Nadu to expand Tamil-medium education.

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)
Congress MP Karti Chidambaram at Parliament House in New Delhi.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin
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Overview

  • Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has strongly opposed the National Education Policy (NEP), accusing the BJP-led central government of attempting to impose Hindi on non-Hindi speaking states.
  • Stalin criticized the NEP's three-language policy, claiming Tamil Nadu has already achieved many of the policy's goals and likened the BJP's push to 'an LKG student lecturing a PhD holder.'
  • Union Home Minister Amit Shah countered by urging Tamil Nadu to introduce medical and engineering courses in Tamil, highlighting the Modi government's inclusion of regional languages in recruitment exams.
  • BJP state chief K Annamalai defended the NEP and criticized Stalin's stance, citing strong public support for the party's signature campaign promoting the policy.
  • Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu joined the debate, advocating for Tamil Nadu to embrace Hindi for economic and professional benefits, contrasting Tamil Nadu's approach with neighboring states like Andhra Pradesh.