Contentious Clash in Parliament Over National Education Policy in Tamil Nadu

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan criticized Tamil Nadu's rejection of the National Education Policy, leading to protests by DMK in Lok Sabha. The Tamil Nadu government resisted the three-language formula, hindering budget allocations. Pradhan later withdrew an offensive remark. The disagreement highlights significant policy divides.

In a dramatic session at the Lok Sabha on Monday, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's strong critique of Tamil Nadu's government for refusing to implement the National Education Policy (NEP) sparked fierce protests from DMK members, causing disruptions in the House.

Pradhan accused the Tamil Nadu government of misleading students and playing politics by rejecting the policy and avoiding the signing of a crucial agreement related to the PM Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme. The DMK countered by asserting their longstanding resistance to the three-language formula embedded in the NEP.

In a move to de-escalate tensions, Pradhan later withdrew a word he admitted was inappropriate. The ongoing debate underscores profound disagreements on educational and budgetary priorities between the central and state governments, leaving potential impacts on Tamil Nadu's students.

(With inputs from agencies.)