National Education Policy Clash: Centre vs Tamil Nadu

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan criticized the Tamil Nadu government for its stance on the National Education Policy 2020. He accused the state of prioritizing politics over student benefits and urged them to reconsider joining the PM-SHRI scheme. His remarks led to protests in the Lok Sabha.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan intensified his critique of the Tamil Nadu government regarding the National Education Policy 2020. He accused them of creating unnecessary uproar without valid reasons.

Pradhan urged the DMK-led government to prioritize student welfare over political agendas, emphasizing the benefits of the PM-SHRI scheme that maintains Tamil as the medium of instruction.

His remarks caused an uproar in the Lok Sabha, leading to protests by DMK members. The Centre and Tamil Nadu remain at odds over the policy and its associated three-language formula.

(With inputs from agencies.)