Synopsis
BJP IT Cell chief Amit Malviya accuses Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin of politicizing the NEP 2020's three-language formula, questioning DMK's inconsistency while seeking funds from the Centre for educational reforms, amidst ongoing tensions between state and central governments over the policy.Key Takeaways
- BJP's Amit Malviya criticizes CM Stalin's stance on NEP 2020.
- DMK ministers requested funds for educational reforms while opposing the policy.
- The three-language formula allows flexibility without mandating Hindi.
- Stalin argues NEP threatens Tamil culture and language.
- Political tensions rise between DMK and BJP over education policies.
Chennai, March 13 (NationPress) BJP IT Cell chief Amit Malviya has accused Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin of engaging in political games concerning the three-language formula outlined in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Malviya stated that despite the DMK government's public disapproval of the policy, Tamil Nadu ministers had approached the Centre to request funding under the Samagra Shiksha scheme, which is tied to the execution of educational reforms.
On July 23, 2024, in New Delhi, Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, along with DMK Parliamentary Group Leader and Thoothukudi MP Kanimozhi and other Tamil Nadu Parliamentarians, met with Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. They urged him to swiftly release the outstanding funds for Tamil Nadu under the ‘Samagra Shiksha’ scheme, highlighting the significance of these funds for the educational advancement of students. Is this true or not?
Malviya also demanded that Chief Minister Stalin clarify his position on this matter and accused the DMK of disseminating misinformation. CM Stalin must elucidate the political maneuvers surrounding the NEP and the three-language policy, which permits any Indian language -- such as Kannada, Telugu, or Malayalam -- and does not require Hindi. Is this opposition motivated by a fear of defeat in 2026?
Adding to the criticism, Tamil Nadu BJP leader C.R. Kesavan also expressed his views on X, questioning the DMK's apparent inconsistency.
Why did the DMK government accept, and why did CM Stalin personally receive, the centenary commemorative coin of M. Karunanidhi with our national currency symbol from Union Defence Minister in August 2024? The DMK’s irrational theatrics, while nonsensical, reveal their anti-federal mindset!
This exchange of accusations occurs amidst an escalating war of words between the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government and the BJP-led Central government regarding the NEP.
The policy, introduced in 2020, aims to transform the nation’s education system and includes a recommendation for a three-language model. Although the policy does not impose any specific language, it suggests that at least two of the three languages should be native to India.
Chief Minister Stalin has been a vocal critic of the NEP, particularly the three-language formula. He contends that it is an attempt by the Centre to enforce Hindi on non-Hindi-speaking states, a claim the Union government has consistently refuted.
Stalin has presented numerous reasons for rejecting the policy, including apprehensions about federal overreach and the possible erosion of Tamil language and culture.
