Tamil Nadu's Language Policy Dispute Heats Up

Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai accuses CM M K Stalin of misrepresenting the 3-language policy as Hindi imposition, suggesting a discriminatory impact. Annamalai claims the National Education Policy opens language learning opportunities to government school students, alleging that Hindi imposition occurs mainly in DMK-affiliated private schools.

Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai has leveled allegations against Chief Minister M K Stalin, accusing him of distorting the three-language policy as a form of Hindi imposition. Annamalai claims this misrepresentation reflects the DMK's alleged agenda favoring those with financial means to learn multiple languages.

In a recent social media statement, Annamalai criticized Stalin's remarks made during a legislative assembly session on March 25. He argued that the Chief Minister's comments perpetuate a misleading narrative, obscuring the policy's intent under the National Education Policy, which aims to extend language learning opportunities to students of government schools across the state.

Furthermore, Annamalai contends that the true issue of Hindi imposition lies within private schools operated by individuals linked to the DMK, including the Chief Minister's own family. The BJP leader maintains that these educational facilities restrict language learning opportunities to a privileged few, countering the policy's inclusive objective.

(With inputs from agencies.)