Tamil Nadu CM Criticizes Union Government Over Withheld Education Funds

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin accused the BJP-led central government of withholding funds for the state under a central school education scheme. He claims this is due to Tamil Nadu's refusal to implement the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Stalin's comments came via a social media post, where he also cited a report highlighting the withholding of funds from multiple opposition-ruled states.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has lashed out at the BJP-led union government, accusing it of denying funds to the state under a central education scheme due to its refusal to implement the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

Stalin took to social media platform 'X' to voice his grievances, stating: "Denying funds to the best-performing states for refusing to bow to the #NEP, while generously rewarding those who are not delivering on the objectives – Is this how the Union BJP Government plans to promote quality education and equity? I leave it to the wisdom of our nation and our people to decide!

The Chief Minister also cited a national English daily report and highlighted data showing that the Centre has withheld funds under the Samagra Shiksha scheme from at least five Opposition-governed states, including Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The DMK-led state government has consistently opposed the NEP since its inception.

(With inputs from agencies.)