Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has escalated the ongoing dispute over the National Education Policy (NEP), following Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s letter regarding the state’s opposition to the language aspect of the policy.

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• CM MK Stalin rejects the three-language policy of NEP, reaffirming Tamil Nadu’s commitment to the two-language policy (Tamil and English).
• Stalin warns the Centre, saying, “Don’t throw stones at a beehive,” signaling the state’s resistance to any imposition on Tamil.
• Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan had advised Stalin to rise above political differences and focus on the interests of young learners.
• The DMK-led government accuses the Centre of holding back state funds until Tamil Nadu accepts the three-language policy.
• Stalin and his party have vowed not to allow activities that go against Tamil language and identity.
• Pradhan refutes accusations, stating that the NEP doesn’t impose any language.
• Stalin criticizes Pradhan for politicizing education and using funds as leverage for policy implementation.
• The dispute has escalated tensions between the BJP-led Centre and the DMK government, with online campaigns targeting Stalin.
• Udhayanidhi Stalin, Deputy CM, reiterates the state’s stance on following the two-language policy and demands its rightful share of funds.
• The BJP’s Tamil Nadu unit has launched the “GetOutStalin” campaign, opposing Stalin’s policies, especially the NEP stance.