Dharmendra Pradhan Denies Tamil Nadu Hindi Imposition Charge, Says 'DMK Misleading Nation On NEP'

Last Updated:March 10, 2025, 12:18 IST

Dharmendra Pradhan accused the DMK of misleading the nation on NEP and denied allegations of Hindi imposition in Tamil Nadu.

Dharmendra Pradhan denied TN CM MK Stalin and other DMK leader’s charge of Hindi imposition in Lok Sabha.

The second phase of the Parliament Budget Session began today with a heated exchange between the Opposition and the government over the alleged imposition of Hindi through the Education Policy (NEP). DMK members strongly criticised the government on this issue. Several MPs from the party walked into the well of the House, raised slogans, and demanded justice.

Responding to the questions, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan accused the DMK of misleading the nation about the NEP. He also denied the allegations of Hindi imposition made by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and other DMK leaders in the Lok Sabha.

During Question Hour, Pradhan hit out at the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government, accusing them of taking a U-turn on the Education Policy (NEP) and the three-language policy. He alleged that the state government was politicising the issue and jeopardising the future of students in Tamil Nadu. Pradhan also called the DMK’s stance “uncivilised and undemocratic".

“They (DMK) are dishonest. They are not committed to the students of Tamil Nadu. They are ruining the future of Tamil Nadu students. Their only job is to raise language barriers. They are indulging in politics and creating mischief. Their approach is undemocratic and uncivilised," Pradhan said.

Referring to the implementation of the PM Shri scheme, Pradhan highlighted that several non-BJP states like Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh have accepted the NEP and are implementing the scheme. However, he criticised the DMK government for withdrawing from the scheme despite initially signing an MoU. He accused the DMK of shifting its stance for political gain and neglecting the educational interests of Tamil Nadu students.

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“Today is March 10, and there are still 20 days left in the month. The Government of India remains open and ready for any kind of discussion. The Tamil Nadu government initially signed an MoU for the PM Shri scheme but later took a U-turn. Several non-BJP states, including Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh, have accepted the NEP and are implementing the PM Shri scheme. However, the DMK government is being dishonest and is putting the future of Tamil Nadu students at risk. They are only focused on language politics, rather than governance, and are failing to do justice to the people of the state. Their approach is undemocratic and uncivilised," Pradhan added.

Pradhan reiterated that the central government is open to discussions with the Tamil Nadu government but emphasised that education should not be politicised.

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