Tamil Nadu’s NEP Showdown: Stalin Vs Centre Over Language Policy

The battle over the New Education Policy (NEP) has intensified in Tamil Nadu, turning into a full-fledged political storm. Chief Minister MK Stalin has vowed not to implement NEP in the state, calling it a “betrayal” of Tamil speakers and a policy that creates hurdles for children from marginalized communities in the south. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan hit back, asserting that NEP does not impose any language and urging Stalin to rise above politics. Meanwhile, tensions escalated on the ground as DMK workers defaced Hindi signboards at Pollachi Railway Station, prompting swift action from the Railway Police. Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan has also weighed in, warning the Centre against undermining Tamil language and culture. With protests raging and strong political rhetoric on both sides, the NEP debate has turned into a critical flashpoint in Tamil Nadu’s political landscape.