AIADMK MP Criticizes CM Stalin Over Education Policy Row

AIADMK MP M Thambidurai criticized Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin over the education policy, urging him to leave Congress if he supports the two-language formula. The ongoing conflict between the state and the Centre over the new education policy has led to the withholding of central educational funds.

AIADMK MP M Thambidurai has taken a strong stance against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, accusing him of hypocrisy regarding the two-language formula in the education policy. Thambidurai suggests that if Stalin truly supports this policy, he should break ties with the Congress, which initiated the three-language system.

The MP underscored that AIADMK remains committed to the two-language approach, advocating Tamil as the official language and opposing the imposition of Hindi. He criticized Stalin for allegedly using the issue as a political maneuver ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, claiming public dissatisfaction with his governance and family dominance.

The controversy centers on the Tamil Nadu government's refusal to adhere to the NEP 2020 three-language formula, resulting in a withdrawal of central education funds. The state must sign an MoU under the PM SHRI scheme to receive funding, contingent upon complying with NEP guidelines.

(With inputs from agencies.)