Even if the Union Govt offers ₹10,000 crore, we will not implement the new education policy : Stalin

• Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin’s hatred

• Also accused the Union Government of imposing the Hindi language

Chennai – There is an ongoing conflict between the Union Government and the Tamil Nadu Government over the ‘three-language formula’ in the new education policy. On 23^rd February, workers of the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) defaced the Hindi name on the signboard of Pollachi Railway Station in Coimbatore with black paint. Earlier, on 22^nd February, Chief Minister MK Stalin criticised the Union Government, stating, “Even if the Union Government offers me ₹2,000 crore or ₹10,000 crore to sign the new education policy, I will not sign it.” He also accused the Union Government of attempting to impose the Hindi language on Tamil Nadu.

Stalin’s statements:

1. Funds Denied: “Since we have not accepted the National Education Policy, the Union Government is refusing to grant Tamil Nadu ₹2,000 crore. If the state surrenders its rights for this amount, the Tamil community will be pushed 2,000 years back.”

2. Dravidian Movement: “The Dravidian movement has been fighting for 85 years to protect the Tamil language.” (It is well-known that under the guise of language freedom, the Dravidian movement has only propagated hatred against the Hindu religion. Understand Stalin’s anti-Hindu stance, despite his pretence of language preservation and pride! – Editor)

3. Disappearing Languages: “In the past 75 years, 52 languages have vanished from India, with 25 languages disappearing from the Hindi-speaking belt alone.”

4. Educational Excellence: “Tamil Nadu ranks second in India for providing quality education. This success is due to the various schemes implemented by the School Education Department.”

5. Language Neutrality: “We are not enemies of Hindi or any other language. If someone wants to learn Hindi, they can do so through Hindi Prachar Sabha, Kendriya Vidyalayas, or other institutions.”

What exactly is the ‘three-language formula’ under the new education policy?

Under the National Education Policy (NEP), students are required to learn three languages, but none of the languages is mandatory. In non-Hindi states, Hindi can be taught as a second language. This particular clause is the primary reason for Tamil Nadu’s opposition to the Union Government. In Hindi-speaking states, the second language can be any other Indian language. (Even though the policy does not impose any compulsion, the opposition from the Tamil Nadu Government appears to be purely political. – Editor)

Editorial Perspective

The new education policy framed by the Union Government gives prominence to Hindu culture and Dharma. Stalin, who cites the imposition of the Hindi language as an excuse, is, in reality, opposed to nurturing love for Dharma among children.