Language Policy Sparks Controversy: DMK Expresses Concerns Over Educational Implications

DMK spokesperson TKS Elangovan critiques the proposed three-language policy, accusing the Central government of imposing religious ideas on Tamil Nadu's education. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan counters, stating NEP 2020 doesn't enforce language imposition. DMK asserts state constitutional rights in education, emphasizing non-divisive intentions behind the resistance.

The proposed three-language policy has ignited a controversy in Tamil Nadu, with DMK spokesperson TKS Elangovan voicing concerns that the central government is using it to influence the state's educational framework with religious ideals. Elangovan stressed that education falls under the Concurrent List, allowing states legislative rights over the matter.

He further criticized the policy's redundancy and urged that it be initially implemented in BJP-governed states to assess its effectiveness. Meanwhile, DMK MP A Raja accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of attempting to create national divisions over language issues, emphasizing non-separationist intentions in their stance.

Counters came from Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who refuted claims that the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 forces any language imposition. Despite assurances, Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister MK Stalin raised concerns over fund release conditions tied to the policy's implementation in his correspondence with the Prime Minister.