Language Debate Sparks Walkout in Puducherry Assembly

The Puducherry Assembly saw heated debates on the three-language policy, as opposition accused the Centre of imposing Hindi. Home Minister Namassivayam refuted the claims, affirming the territorial government's three-language stance. Despite clarifications, opposition members staged a walkout, highlighting ongoing tensions over language policy in the region.

The Puducherry Assembly became a battleground over the Centre's three-language policy on Thursday, as opposition members pressed for clarity from the AINRC-led NDA government on its stance.

Congress legislator M Vaithianathan accused the Centre of imposing Hindi under the National Education Policy, sparking debate. Home Minister A Namassivayam countered these allegations, assuring that the central government was not imposing any language and that the territorial government embraced a policy allowing students to choose a third language.

Despite these assurances, chaos ensued, leading DMK and Congress legislators to walk out temporarily, underscore lingering tensions in the region over language imposition issues.

(With inputs from agencies.)