Education Clash: Tamil Nadu vs NEP - A Political Tug-of-War

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan accused the Tamil Nadu government of dishonesty over the National Education Policy (NEP), sparking backlash from the state's ruling DMK party. Tensions rose as both parties exchanged allegations, with Tamil Nadu leaders defending their stance on language policies within the NEP framework.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has criticized the Tamil Nadu government for its alleged dishonesty in implementing the National Education Policy (NEP). This accusation sparked rebuke from the ruling DMK and opposition parties, claiming that Pradhan's remarks have wounded the state's pride and disrupted political harmony.

The contentious exchanges led to uproar and a temporary adjournment in the Lok Sabha, where Pradhan later retracted certain comments. Nevertheless, he urged the Tamil Nadu government to prioritize educational benefits over political interests.

The dispute hinges on the DMK's refusal to fully adopt NEP's three-language policy, with Chief Minister M K Stalin and other leaders insisting it undermines regional autonomy. As tensions rumble on, questions linger over the central and state-level education policies in India.

(With inputs from agencies.)