In the ongoing debate on the alleged 'imposition of languages' in southern states, a PIL was filed in the Supreme Court seeking implementing of the three-language formula, proposed by the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and West Bengal.
This statement from CM Fadnavis was focused on the importance of the Marathi language, where he stated that Marathi is a part of the state's culture and identity, and it is the duty of every citizen to learn it.
Tamilisai Soundararajan along with Annamalai and others were participating in the campaign questioning DMK's opposition of three-language policy under NEP.
Reacting to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's remarks on the three-language policy, Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Thursday said that his party has deliberated extensively on matters of education and language, and the existing framework remains in effect.
RSS Senior leader Suresh Bhaiyyaji Joshi, speaking at a program in Mumbai on Wednesday, said that those coming to Mumbai need not learn Marathi. He also said that Gujarati is the "language of the Ghatkopar area in Mumbai."
Attacking CM Stalin on the issue, Annamalai said, "Having realised that the opposition to the three-language policy hasn't yielded support from the common people, Thiru MK Stalin has now jumped to the imaginary Hindi imposition."
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin invokes the 1967 Tamil language protests and condemns Hindi imposition. He defends Tamil rights, criticizes those questioning Tamil Nadu's patriotism, and stresses the need for linguistic equality while calling for unity and resistance.
The Tamil Nadu government has strongly opposed implementing the New Education Policy (NEP) of 2020, raising concern over the "three-language formula" and alleging that the Centre wants to 'impose' Hindi.
Tamil Nadu BJP launched its signature campaign here on Wednesday in support of the three-language policy recommended in the National Education Policy (NEP). BJP State President K Annamalai and other top leaders participated in the campaign.