DMK MPs, led by Kanimozhi, staged a protest in Parliament on 11 March. The protest focused on the National Education Policy (NEP), particularly the controversial three-language policy. The DMK strongly opposes the NEP, claiming that the three-language formula aims to impose Hindi on Tamil Nadu.
DMK: Allegations Against the Union Government
Kanimozhi, addressing the Parliament, accused the Centre of jeopardizing the future of Tamil Nadu’s students. She claimed that the central government was withholding funds allocated to Tamil Nadu unless the state adopted the NEP and three-language policy. “The Union Government is withholding the funds meant for Tamil Nadu, insisting that we sign the three-language policy and implement NEP. This is destroying the future of our children,” Kanimozhi said. She stressed that the Centre had no right to withhold these funds.
DMK: Call for an Apology
During the protest, Kanimozhi also demanded an apology from Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. She accused him of making “abusive” remarks towards DMK MPs during a heated exchange in Parliament. The incident occurred during Monday’s Question Hour when Pradhan allegedly criticized the Tamil Nadu government’s stance on the PM Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme.
DMK: Suresh’s Remarks on the NEP
DMK MP Suresh added to the protest by criticizing the introduction of the NEP without the consent of state governments. He expressed concern that the real goal behind the NEP was to saffronize the education system. “The DMK has always opposed the three-language policy, but the Centre disregarded our stand,” Suresh said, emphasizing the party’s longstanding opposition to the policy.
Heated Exchange in Parliament
The controversy started after a sharp exchange between Dharmendra Pradhan and DMK MPs in Parliament. During the Question Hour, Pradhan accused the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government of backing out from the PM SHRI scheme. He claimed the state initially agreed to the scheme but later refused to implement it. Pradhan called the Tamil Nadu government “dishonest” and accused them of “ruining the future of Tamil Nadu students.”
Pradhan’s Criticism of the DMK
Pradhan’s response to the DMK MPs escalated the tension. He reportedly called the DMK “undemocratic and uncivilised” for creating language barriers and refusing to accept the NEP. His remarks triggered further outrage from the DMK, leading to the protest in Parliament the following day.
Impact of the Protest
The DMK’s protest in Parliament reflected the growing frustration with the central government’s education policies. The DMK is particularly upset about the imposition of the three-language formula, which they see as a threat to Tamil Nadu’s linguistic and cultural identity. The protest also underscored the party’s opposition to what they believe is the Union Government’s attempt to interfere in state-level educational policies.
Conclusion
The DMK’s protest over the NEP and the three-language policy highlights ongoing tensions between the Centre and Tamil Nadu. The protest follows a heated exchange in Parliament and a dispute over the PM SHRI scheme. As the debate continues, they insists on preserving Tamil Nadu’s educational autonomy and demands accountability from the central government. Stay updated with the latest political news and insights on the ultimate platform for breaking updates, analysis, and expert commentary worldwide.
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