Pradhan vs DMK: A Clash Over Education and Language

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan accuses Tamil Nadu government of political motives behind its U-turn on PM SHRI schools. Pradhan claims DMK's opposition to NEP 2020 aims to score political points, not preserve Tamil culture. He shared a letter indicating TN's earlier consent for PM SHRI schools.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan reaffirmed his accusation against the Tamil Nadu government for making a political 'U-turn' on adopting the PM SHRI schools scheme. He condemned the DMK's opposition to the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 as a tactic purely motivated by electoral gains rather than genuine cultural concerns.

Pradhan highlighted a document from the Tamil Nadu Education Department expressing willingness to establish PM SHRI schools, countering the DMK’s claims of misleading the Parliament. This revelation deepens the ongoing rift between the state government and the Centre over educational reforms and language policies.

Amid the political tug-of-war, Pradhan urged the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister to look beyond politics and prioritize educational advancements for Tamil Nadu's youth. He criticized the DMK for using language issues to distract from governance disparities and for inadequate promotion of Tamil language and culture.