Protests Erupt in Lok Sabha Over Tamil Nadu's Stand on PM SHRI Scheme

The Lok Sabha was adjourned after DMK members protested against Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's claims of dishonesty by the Tamil Nadu government in implementing the PM SHRI scheme. Pradhan accused Tamil Nadu of political motivations for retracting its agreement, prompting widespread protests and continued political tension.

The Lok Sabha session was disrupted as DMK members staged protests over remarks by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Pradhan accused the Tamil Nadu government of being 'dishonest' in implementing the PM SHRI scheme, suggesting political motives behind their changed stance on an earlier agreement.

Pradhan alleged that the Tamil Nadu government had initially agreed to the PM SHRI scheme, aimed at improving schools across various management bodies. However, he claimed that recent political pressures led to a reversal, drawing criticism from the central government and fueling protests from DMK representatives.

Speaker Om Birla requested calm from the agitating members, urging them not to set a wrong precedent. The protests underscore a growing tension between the central government and the state over educational policy, as Tamil Nadu remains firm on its opposition to implementing the National Education Policy 2020.

(With inputs from agencies.)