What's the need to learn Hindi? DMK's Kanimozhi on three-language policy row
3 weeks, 1 day ago

What's the need to learn Hindi? DMK's Kanimozhi on three-language policy row

India Today  

Senior Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader and Lok Sabha MP Kanimozhi reiterated her party's stand on the contentious issue of three-language policy implementation in Tamil Nadu, wondering why it is necessary to learn Hindi. Centre withheld Rs 5,000 crore in funds meant for Tamil Nadu, after we refused to implement the National Education Policy, which mandates a three-language policy," she added. Chief Minister MK Stalin-led DMK accused the Centre of imposing Hindi on Tamil Nadu through the three-language formula under the NEP, a claim the union government has refuted. "After that struggle, there was a promise that Hindi or the three-language policy would not be imposed in Tamil Nadu," she said.

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'Don't use language to hide your corruption': Amit Shah slams DMK in RS
1 day, 21 hours ago

'Don't use language to hide your corruption': Amit Shah slams DMK in RS

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday announced that the official letters from his office would sent to the Chief Ministers, MPs and others, including common people in their respective state languages. This comes amid the row between the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government and the Centre over the implementation of the new National Education Policy and the three-language …

Karnataka Faces Growing Pressure to Abandon Three-Language Formula Amid Rising Kannada Activism
2 days, 12 hours ago

Karnataka Faces Growing Pressure to Abandon Three-Language Formula Amid Rising Kannada Activism

The Hindu  

Published : Mar 20, 2025 14:05 IST - 5 MINS READ The ongoing debate over language policy in Tamil Nadu seems to be influencing Karnataka as well, where activists are pushing for a shift to the two-language model used in Tamil Nadu’s schools. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin’s resistance to the National Education Policy, which mandates teaching three …

DMK Ministers take joy in belittling north Indians: BJP leader Annamalai
4 days, 9 hours ago

DMK Ministers take joy in belittling north Indians: BJP leader Annamalai

The Hindu  

BJP state president K. Annamalai on Tuesday alleged that the DMK Ministers take great joy in “belittling our brothers and sisters from Northern India, often forgetting our Tamil values and culture.” Sharing a video of Tamil Nadu Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises T.M. Anbarasan saying, “Those who studied Hindi are rearing cattle, selling pani puri and involved in …

'Learning multiple languages a big advantage’: Mohandas Pai weighs in on NEP debate
6 days, 16 hours ago

'Learning multiple languages a big advantage’: Mohandas Pai weighs in on NEP debate

Hindustan Times  

Former Infosys CFO and investor TV Mohandas Pai has strongly endorsed multilingual education, calling it a valuable skill that enhances career mobility across India. TV Mohandas Pai, chairman, Aarin Capital He emphasized that the three-language formula, introduced as part of the National Education Policy, has significantly contributed to professional opportunities. Defending multilingual education, Mazumdar-Shaw countered, "I speak six languages, and …

How NEP is reshaping language policy, assessments, pedagogy in Uttar Pradesh
6 days, 18 hours ago

How NEP is reshaping language policy, assessments, pedagogy in Uttar Pradesh

Hindustan Times  

As the debate intensifies in Parliament over Tamil Nadu government’s opposition to National Education Policy and the three-language policy, HT explores the progress made by the Uttar Pradesh government over the past four years in implementing NEP, particularly in the context of the UP secondary education and the languages adopted to promote multilingualism. Additionally, they must opt for one more …

Pawan Kalyan says Tamil politicians 'want money from Bollywood but refuse to accept Hindi'; Chiranjeevi tweets support
1 week ago

Pawan Kalyan says Tamil politicians 'want money from Bollywood but refuse to accept Hindi'; Chiranjeevi tweets support

Hindustan Times  

Janasena Party chief and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Friday criticised Tamil Nadu politicians for what he called "hypocrisy" regarding the alleged imposition of Hindi in the state. Kalyan's comments come amid Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin accusing the Union government of 'Hindi imposition' and refusing to implement the three-language formula laid out in the NEP …

Pawan Kalyan slams Tamil leaders over NEP row: 'Why oppose Hindi but make profit by dubbing movies in it?'
1 week ago

Pawan Kalyan slams Tamil leaders over NEP row: 'Why oppose Hindi but make profit by dubbing movies in it?'

India TV News  

Pawan Kalyan slams Tamil leaders over NEP row: 'Why oppose Hindi but make profit by dubbing movies in it?' Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Janasena Party chief Pawan Kalyan on Friday criticised Tamil Nadu politicians over their opposition to the NEP and alleged imposition of Hindi. Deputy CM Kalyan's statement came amid Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin's accusations that …

G. Babu Jayakumar | Sound, Fury Over NEP’s Three-Language Formula
1 week, 1 day ago

G. Babu Jayakumar | Sound, Fury Over NEP’s Three-Language Formula

Deccan Chronicle  

The recent explosion of angry exchanges between political leaders from Tamil Nadu and Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan in diverse arenas like Parliament, media and social media threw up a political spectacle that many people failed to fathom. Pradhan’s nitpicking on the DMK like recalling the heckling of former chief minister J. Jayalalithaa in the Assembly and proclamations like “Tamil …

Won't give up two-language policy even if Rs 2,000 cr is lost: Tamil Nadu Minister
1 week, 1 day ago

Won't give up two-language policy even if Rs 2,000 cr is lost: Tamil Nadu Minister

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thenarasu reaffirmed the state’s commitment to its two-language policy, declaring that it would not compromise on the principle even if it meant losing Rs 2,000 crore in central funding. Speaking during the Budget session, Thenarasu asserted that Tamil Nadu would stand firm in protecting its self-respect and would not yield to pressure from the Union …

Is learning Hindi as a third language necessary?
1 week, 2 days ago

Is learning Hindi as a third language necessary?

The Hindu  

The National Education Policy, 2020, encourages students up to at least Class 5 to learn a regional language in addition to the local language or mother tongue and English. While the Central government asserts that the choice of the additional regional language is left to the States, the NEP’s strong pitch for the three-language formula has led to fear, especially …

India’s war over words
1 week, 2 days ago

India’s war over words

Live Mint  

If you think language is an emotive issue in America, wait until you see India. Since last month, the government of Tamil Nadu, population 77 million, has been in a war of words with New Delhi over the state’s refusal to implement a national education policy that mandates that children must learn three languages, two of which must be native …

Kanimozhi slams Nirmala Sitharaman for quoting Periyar without understanding
1 week, 2 days ago

Kanimozhi slams Nirmala Sitharaman for quoting Periyar without understanding

India Today  

DMK MP K Kanimozhi hit out at Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, saying the latter was misrepresenting historical facts and selectively quoting statements to serve a political agenda. Kanimozhi elaborated on Periyar’s remarks on Tamil, which Sitharaman quoted in Parliament to criticise DMK for their extreme resistance to three-language formula under the National Education Policy. In response, Kanimozhi firmly rejected …

Sundar Pichai learnt Hindi in school: BJP fires back at DMK amid language row
1 week, 2 days ago

Sundar Pichai learnt Hindi in school: BJP fires back at DMK amid language row

India Today  

As the language controversy rages in Tamil Nadu, state BJP chief K Annamalai referenced Madurai-born Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai to slam the ruling DMK for their opposition to the National Education Policy and its Hindi imposition charge. In a long post, the BJP leader called out Tamil Nadu Minister PTR Thyagarajan and his DMK colleagues for "allowing their children or …

Kerala supports three-language policy but opposes imposition of Hindi: Minister
1 week, 3 days ago

Kerala supports three-language policy but opposes imposition of Hindi: Minister

The Hindu  

As the bitter battle between the Tamil Nadu government and the Centre over the three-language policy continues, Kerala Higher Education Minister R. Bindu said on Wednesday that the State has always encouraged the policy but firmly opposes the imposition of Hindi. “We want students to learn foreign languages as well, which is why we have set up the Centre of …

Why is Tamil Nadu at row with Centre over NEP’s three-language formula?
1 week, 3 days ago

Why is Tamil Nadu at row with Centre over NEP’s three-language formula?

Firstpost  

amil Nadu’s DMK government and the Centre are at odds over the three-language formula in the National Education Policy 2020. While Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has accused the Stalin government of a ‘U-turn’ on the PM Shri scheme, the state has alleged the Central government of withholding funds due to its opposition to NEP MK Stalin's DMK is at …

I know 7-8 languages: Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty backs three-language policy
1 week, 3 days ago

I know 7-8 languages: Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty backs three-language policy

India Today  

Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty voiced her support for multilingual learning, stating that it is beneficial to learn as many languages as possible. Addressing the ongoing uproar in Parliament over the three-language policy under the National Education Policy, she said, “I have always believed that one can learn multiple languages, and I myself know 7-8 languages. I always enjoy learning, …

Why NEP 2020 has turned a language battle in Tamil Nadu
1 week, 4 days ago

Why NEP 2020 has turned a language battle in Tamil Nadu

India Today  

In an intensifying confrontation between the Tamil Nadu government and the Centre, chief minister M.K. The core of this resistance stems from concerns over perceived Hindi language imposition, besides potential disruption to Tamil Nadu’s long-established education model, and what the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government views as a violation of cooperative federalism. Critics of NEP 2020 also argue that the Centre’s …

DMK MPs Led By Kanimozhi Protest In Parliament Over NEP Union Minister 'Uncivilised' Remarks Video
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1 week, 4 days ago

DMK MPs Led By Kanimozhi Protest In Parliament Over NEP Union Minister 'Uncivilised' Remarks Video

ABP News  

DMK MP Kanimozhi, along with other DMK MPs and alliance leaders from Tamil Nadu, staged a protest in Parliament on Tuesday against the National Education Policy, the three-language policy and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's remarks on the issue. pic.twitter.com/1RJRDHISHY — ANI March 11, 2025 DMK MP Tiruchi Siva criticized Pradhan’s statement, calling it misleading and reiterating that Tamil Nadu’s …

World discussing multilingualism, where are we trapped: Education Minister Pradhan on three-language row
1 week, 4 days ago

World discussing multilingualism, where are we trapped: Education Minister Pradhan on three-language row

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Combative Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday lashed out at the opposition amid a raging controversy around the three-language formula in the National Education Policy, saying at a time when “the world is discussing multilingualism, where are we trapped?” Replying to a discussion on the functioning of his ministry in the Rajya Sabha, Pradhan said, “The DMK’s latest …

Will intensify protest in Parliament against Hindi imposition: DMK MP
1 week, 4 days ago

Will intensify protest in Parliament against Hindi imposition: DMK MP

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MP Dayanidhi Maran said on Monday that his party will intensify its protest in Parliament against the Centre’s move to impose ‘Hindi’ in Tamil Nadu. He told this paper that Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is trying to cover up the ‘NEET exam fiasco’ by bringing up the three-language policy in Tamil Nadu. Maran also …

Will implement three-language policy upon coming to power in 2026, says Annamalai
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Will implement three-language policy upon coming to power in 2026, says Annamalai

The Hindu  

The BJP would implement the three-language policy in Tamil Nadu once it comes to power in 2026, the party’s State unit president K. Annamalai said here on Friday. From being considered an “untouchable”, the BJP has grown into a formidable force in the State’s political sphere, Mr. Annamalai said, adding that the desire among political parties to join hands with …

DMK is reviving 1967 election tactics by using imposition of Hindi, says Pon Radhakrishnan
2 weeks, 1 day ago

DMK is reviving 1967 election tactics by using imposition of Hindi, says Pon Radhakrishnan

The Hindu  

The DMK government is reviving its 1967 election tactics by using the issue of three-language policy as Hindi imposition and making it a political strategy for the upcoming 2026 elections, said former Union Minister Pon Radhakrishnan at a press conference held in Nagercoil. “The integrated National Education Policy was not a first-time effort under the governance of Prime Minister Narendra …

'I learnt Hindi to take on Modi', says Revanth Reddy amid language row
2 weeks, 1 day ago

'I learnt Hindi to take on Modi', says Revanth Reddy amid language row

India Today  

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy strongly opposed the imposition of Hindi, stating that the language should remain an option rather than being forced upon people. Speaking at the India Today Conclave 2025, Reddy criticised the BJP-led central government’s push for Hindi, arguing that linguistic diversity should be respected and preserved. Don’t force Hindi on us,” Reddy said, questioning the …

'Introduce Medical, Engineering Courses In Tamil': Shah To Stalin Amid Language Row
2 weeks, 1 day ago

'Introduce Medical, Engineering Courses In Tamil': Shah To Stalin Amid Language Row

ABP News  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah reignited discussions on language policy in India by advocating for the introduction of Tamil as a medium of instruction in medical and engineering courses. He also urged Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin to take proactive steps in introducing Tamil as a medium of instruction in professional courses. "I want to urge the CM of …

M.K. Stalin language row: T.N. CM says Dravidam does not take dictations from Delhi, it sets the course for nation to follow
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

M.K. Stalin language row: T.N. CM says Dravidam does not take dictations from Delhi, it sets the course for nation to follow

The Hindu  

Accusing Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan of provoking Tamil Nadu by threatening it to implement the three language formula, Chief Minister M.K. Tamil Nadu will not be blackmailed into surrendering,” Mr. Stalin posted on X, referring to his series of letters to DMK cadres on alleged Hindi imposition. Calling it as “the biggest irony” Mr. Stalin said Tamil Nadu, which …

The battle against Hindi imposition: Why Tamil Nadu won't back down
2 weeks, 1 day ago

The battle against Hindi imposition: Why Tamil Nadu won't back down

India Today  

Tamil Nadu’s fight against Hindi imposition is not just politics - it is a fierce movement woven into the state’s social and cultural fabric. And more importantly, would Tamil Nadu have accepted the National Education Policy if Hindi wasn’t part of it? A MOVEMENT ROOTED IN HISTORY Tamil Nadu’s fight against Hindi imposition didn’t start with Chief Minister MK Stalin …

Petition in SC for implementation of NEP formula
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Petition in SC for implementation of NEP formula

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A Tamil Nadu-based lawyer filed a PIL in the Supreme Court on Thursday seeking a direction to implement the three-language curriculum policy notified in the National Education Policy 2020, in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and West Bengal. All state governments except Tamil Nadu, Kerala and West Bengal have adopted and implemented the Centre education policy, which stipulates the Tri-Language …

Stalin mocks Hindi push as 'LKG student lecturing PhD holder', Amit Shah responds
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Stalin mocks Hindi push as 'LKG student lecturing PhD holder', Amit Shah responds

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin launched a fierce attack on the BJP-led Union government over what he calls “Hindi colonialism”, accusing it of attempting to impose the language on non-Hindi-speaking states. The Chief Minister also took aim at the BJP’s ongoing signature campaign in support of the NEP, calling it a “laughing stock” in Tamil Nadu. But even long …

Three-language policy in NEP is good for whole country, says Union Minister Kiren Rijiju
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Three-language policy in NEP is good for whole country, says Union Minister Kiren Rijiju

The Hindu  

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday said the three-language formula in the New Education Policy is good for the whole country. "The three-language policy in the national education policy is good for the whole country," the Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs told reporters here. The Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, has Odia as his mother tongue, and my …

Chandrababu Naidu says, ‘better to learn Hindi’ amid language row between Centre and Tamil Nadu
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Chandrababu Naidu says, ‘better to learn Hindi’ amid language row between Centre and Tamil Nadu

India TV News  

Chandrababu Naidu says, ‘better to learn Hindi’ amid language row between Centre and Tamil Nadu Unlike Tamil Nadu’s ruling party DMK, which has rejected the three-language policy, Naidu said that he sees value in languages and asserted in promoting multiple languages. Amid the ongoing political slugfest over three-language policy between the Centre and Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N …

Tamil Nadu opposes NEP 2020: Language policy and education reforms under debate
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Tamil Nadu opposes NEP 2020: Language policy and education reforms under debate

The Hindu  

The Tamil Nadu government continues to express opposition to the National Education Policy 2020, raising several concerns about its implementation. Tamil Nadu has formed a High-Level Committee aimed at creating an alternative State Education Policy. They provided insights into whether early vocational education can coexist with traditional learning methods and explore potential implications of enforcing a three-language policy in Tamil …

CM Stalin vs BJP: Why Is the DMK Fighting the Three-Language Policy in Tamil Nadu?
2 weeks, 3 days ago

CM Stalin vs BJP: Why Is the DMK Fighting the Three-Language Policy in Tamil Nadu?

The Hindu  

Published : Mar 05, 2025 15:59 IST - 4 MINS READ A high-voltage social media campaign asking uncomfortable questions of the BJP-led Union government on the three-language formula is among the main agitation strategies of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. How many Uttar Bharat Tamil Prachar Sabha have been established in North India in all these years?” Stalin continued: “Truth is, …

Schools run by DMK leaders teach Hindi only because of centre’s education policy: CM Stalin
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Schools run by DMK leaders teach Hindi only because of centre’s education policy: CM Stalin

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: In a bid to debunk BJP’s argument that Hindi is being taught in CBSE schools run by some DMK leaders, party president Chief Minister M K Stalin stated that the union government’s education policy is to be blamed for the situation and not any individual, irrespective of their political alignment. In the seventh part of his letter series in …

TN IT Minister defends TN’s two-language policy; CM Stalin hails remarks
2 weeks, 3 days ago

TN IT Minister defends TN’s two-language policy; CM Stalin hails remarks

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Minister for Information Technology Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, after a hiatus, appeared to be back to donning his role of fiercely articulating DMK’s ideology and the state’s rights, especially to a national audience, as his recent interview with The Wire on the ongoing debate over the three-language policy and delimitation went viral on Tuesday with Chief Minister M …

CM Stalin Hindi imposition: If Hindi is taught in schools run by DMK men, only the Centre’s education policy should be blamed
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

CM Stalin Hindi imposition: If Hindi is taught in schools run by DMK men, only the Centre’s education policy should be blamed

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president M.K. Stalin on Tuesday, in his letter to the party cadres, said DMK functionaries were running schools following State Board and CBSE syllabus after obtaining permission and if Hindi was taught in those CBSE schools only the Centre’s education policy should be blamed and not the owners of the schools. Reacting to the …

Kanimozhi, Annamalai engage in war of words on social media over NEP
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Kanimozhi, Annamalai engage in war of words on social media over NEP

The Hindu  

DMK deputy general secretary and Parliamentary party leader Kanimozhi, and BJP State president K. Annamalai on Tuesday engaged in a war of words on social media over issues surrounding the non-implementation of National Education Policy in Tamil Nadu. We know how it is cooked up, which is why we are conducting our own survey on the real impact of education …

Annamalai accuses DMK of prioritising politics over children's future
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Annamalai accuses DMK of prioritising politics over children's future

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai on Tuesday criticized the ruling DMK, alleging that the party prioritized politics over children's future. The war of words over the National Education Policy escalated when DMK deputy general secretary Kanimozhi challenged Annamalai to ensure that the Centre released education funds if he truly cared about the students. "Maintaining that Tamil Nadu would …

Congress in tightrope walk over NEP’s third language formula
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Congress in tightrope walk over NEP’s third language formula

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: As tension escalates between the Tamil Nadu government and the Centre over the alleged imposition of Hindi through the National Education Policy 2020, the Congress, an ally of ruling DMK appears to be walking a tightrope. While the DMK stepped up the attack on Monday, saying it would never accept the NEP or any form of Hindi imposition …

NEP’s three-language policy is not about Hindi imposition
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

NEP’s three-language policy is not about Hindi imposition

Hindustan Times  

“We consider all Indian languages as soul of Bharatiyata and the link to a better future for the country.” These words of Prime Minister Narendra Modi symbolise the quintessential core of the transformative National Education Policy 2020. By ensuring foremost priority to one’s mother tongue and regional languages, NEP 2020 conclusively strengthens cooperative federalism. The visionary NEP 2020, by steadfastly …

‘Which 3rd language is taught in North’: MK Stalin questions Centre over NEP
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

‘Which 3rd language is taught in North’: MK Stalin questions Centre over NEP

Hindustan Times  

In the ongoing debate on the alleged 'imposition of languages' in southern states, Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin intensified his criticism of the three-language formula on Monday, asking the centre if it applied the model in northern states. Stalin, in a social media post, questioned the critics why they didn't first say which third language was being taught in …

NEP will not impose Hindi in T.N., says Dharmendra Pradhan
2 weeks, 5 days ago

NEP will not impose Hindi in T.N., says Dharmendra Pradhan

The Hindu  

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday asserted that the New Education Policy would not impose Hindi on States and Tamil Nadu’s opposition had “political reasons” behind it. “We have never said in NEP 2020 that only Hindi will be there; we have only said that education will be based on mother tongue, in Tamil Nadu, it will be Tamil,” …

All languages are equally important, no Hindi push: Dharmendra Pradhan
2 weeks, 5 days ago

All languages are equally important, no Hindi push: Dharmendra Pradhan

India Today  

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday, March 2, 2025, stated that the New Education Policy 2020 does not force Hindi upon any state. His statements come at a time when the Tamil Nadu government remains opposed to the three-language policy of NEP 2020. "NEP 2020 highlights all languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Odia, and Punjabi. The NEP 2020 suggests education …

MK Stalin writes to DMK cadre slamming Governor Ravi on language policy
2 weeks, 5 days ago

MK Stalin writes to DMK cadre slamming Governor Ravi on language policy

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday hit back at Governor RN Ravi over his remarks on the state's two-language policy, accusing him of pushing a false narrative and questioning the linguistic policies in BJP-ruled states. Stalin’s comments come after Governor Ravi claimed that the rigid two-language policy had deprived Tamil Nadu’s youth of opportunities and restricted their ability …

The student and the three language debate
2 weeks, 6 days ago

The student and the three language debate

The Hindu  

In the rhetoric of partisan politics surrounding the three language formula, unsurprisingly, the most important stakeholder has been forgotten: the student. The critical question is this: is learning three languages essential to enable a child from a public school to compete with other more privileged candidates in the job market and become a productive, value-adding citizen? Fourth, it is not …

'Not afraid': Udhayanidhi Stalin says Tamil Nadu won't accept 'Hindi imposition, NEP'
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

'Not afraid': Udhayanidhi Stalin says Tamil Nadu won't accept 'Hindi imposition, NEP'

Hindustan Times  

Tamil Nadu's deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin said on Sunday that the state won't accept the centre's alleged bid to impose Hindi in the garb of the National Education Policy. If you are trying to impose Hindi on Tamil Nadu, I am saying now clearly that Tamil Nadu will face another language war," he said. "The CM said three things …

VP Dhankar questions ‘confrontational stance on languages’ amid row over NEP
2 weeks, 6 days ago

VP Dhankar questions ‘confrontational stance on languages’ amid row over NEP

Hindustan Times  

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday stressed the importance of nurturing India’s linguistic diversity and questioned whether “there should be a confrontational stance on languages in the land of Bharat”. Chief minister MK Stalin had asserted that forced Hindi adoption has “swallowed” 25 North Indian languages and called it a “deliberate attempt to erase linguistic diversity”. The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam …

‘Tamil Nadu To Face Another Language War If Hindi Imposed’: Udhayanidhi Even As Pradhan Denies Hindi Push Via NEP
2 weeks, 6 days ago

‘Tamil Nadu To Face Another Language War If Hindi Imposed’: Udhayanidhi Even As Pradhan Denies Hindi Push Via NEP

ABP News  

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Sunday strongly opposed the Centre’s three-language policy, alleging that the Union government was attempting to impose Hindi on the state through the New Education Policy. If you are trying to impose Hindi on Tamil Nadu, I am saying now clearly that Tamil Nadu will face another language war," Udhayanidhi said, as quoted …

Tamil Nadu BJP To Boycott Stalin-Led Meeting On Delimitation Announces Signature Drive To Support 3-Language Policy
3 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu BJP To Boycott Stalin-Led Meeting On Delimitation Announces Signature Drive To Support 3-Language Policy

ABP News  

Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party President K Annamalai has announced that the party will boycott the all-party meeting to be convened by Chief Minister MK Stalin on March 5 to discuss the delimitation issue. BJP’s Stand On Delimitation Annamalai criticised Stalin for alleging that Tamil Nadu could lose eight Lok Sabha seats due to delimitation, said that the Chief Minister …

Tamil Nadu Governor’s Charges Refuted
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Tamil Nadu Governor’s Charges Refuted

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Governor R N Ravi’s allegation that the southern part of the State felt like a neglected backyard despite the region having a huge potential for industrialization came in for attack from the State Law Minister S Regupathy, who challenged the Governor to explain on what aspect the State was backward. Ravi’s message on X after interacting with leaders from …

Stalin’s bid to divert attention from misgovernance in T.N. has not resonated with anyone: Annamalai
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Stalin’s bid to divert attention from misgovernance in T.N. has not resonated with anyone: Annamalai

The Hindu  

BJP Tamil Nadu president K. Annamalai on Friday said Chief Minister M.K. Stalin was yet to realise that his attempts to divert attention from the misgovernance in the State to “a non-existent Hindi imposition” had not appealed to anyone in Tamil Nadu, barring a few “paint-dabba-carrying folks.” Mr. Annamalai posted an old video on X, in which Minister for Water …

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