Bengaluru, March 30 (NationPress) The BJP has criticized the Congress-led government in Karnataka for its decision to not allocate marks for the third language, including Hindi, for students taking the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Class 10) exams. They emphasized that a connecting language is vital for nation-building, and there is no justification for opposing the Hindi language.

During a press conference in Bengaluru, C.N. Ashwath Narayan, the former deputy chief minister and BJP MLA, vehemently criticized the Congress government for its choice to eliminate third language marks from this year's SSLC (Class 10) results. He also addressed various national and state issues concerning the party.

Narayan accused the government of politically motivated actions that harm students by veering towards a two-language policy. He reminded that the three-language policy had been in place since before independence, persisting even under Congress rule, and questioned the logic behind this abrupt shift.

He asserted that a connecting language is crucial for nation-building, suggesting that the third language can be any Indian language, whether regional or a mother tongue. He clarified that Kannada remains intact but deemed the decision a politically motivated maneuver. He warned that this could lead to legal repercussions for the government.

In response to the backlash against the government's ruling that Hindi would not be a compulsory subject for Class 10 students, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated that the government has yet to decide on an overarching two-language policy and is not against the study of Hindi.

Regarding the Mangaluru cooker blast incident, Ashwath Narayan claimed that the Congress party has been exposed after the alleged terrorist, Mohammed Shariq, confessed to planning further attacks, including targeting religious sites. He accused Congress of engaging in appeasement and vote-bank politics, alleging they previously defended the accused.

On Congress’s promises in Assam, he pointed out that the party has lost public trust and credibility nationwide, as people have become skeptical of its commitments.

Reacting to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks on Congress politicizing the Gulf crisis, Narayan noted that the opposition party has a history of irresponsibility during national crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic and international tensions. He stressed the need for unity during such challenging times and condemned what he called politically motivated statements.

On the issue raised by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee regarding threats to her life, Narayan labeled the comments as irresponsible.

Concerning the increasing drug-related incidents in Karnataka, he asserted that the Congress government has failed to tackle the drug mafia effectively, characterizing its approach as soft and ineffective. He called for decisive measures and advocated for a united effort from parents, educational institutions, and authorities to combat drug abuse.

He also demanded that the Election Commission of India take action against an IUML leader for making a controversial statement about offering a UAE trip to voters, requesting disqualification based on these remarks.