Tamil Nadu parties against imposition of Hindi

Opposition parties in Tamil Nadu on Saturday opposed thethree-language formula for schools in the state, as stated in the draftnational education policy presented by K. Kasturirangan Committee to thecentral government.

Speaking to reporters here, DMK Lok Sabha member Kanimozhisaid her party would oppose any such move.

   

Reacting to the formula, actor-turned-politician KamalHaasan said, “No language should be imposed and those who are interestedcan learn any language of their choice”.

S. Ramadoss, founder of the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK),said Hindi should not be imposed in Tamil Nadu.

The Kasturirangan Committee has recommended teaching ofHindi, English and one regional language in the non-Hindi states. ForHindi-speaking states, the committee has recommended teaching of Hindi, Englishand one of the modern Indian languages from other parts of the country.

However, it has not specified what would be the modernIndian language. Tamil has been accorded the classical language status by thecentral government.

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