Chennai, 15 July (H.S.) : Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai has reiterated his support for the three-language policy, stating that children should learn at least three languages to remain competitive in today's rapidly changing world. Annamalai's comments come amid a heated debate between the Centre and the Tamil Nadu government over the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which recommends teaching three languages in schools.

Annamalai criticized the DMK-led government for opposing the three-language policy, pointing out the hypocrisy of DMK leaders who send their children to private schools where they learn multiple languages. He questioned why government school students should be denied the same opportunity. Annamalai emphasized that learning multiple languages is essential for students to remain competitive globally and to have a broader understanding of the world.

The Tamil Nadu government has rejected Annamalai's call, stating that the three-language policy will not be implemented in the state. The government's stance has sparked a political row, with the BJP standing firm on its commitment to providing every child with the tools to succeed, regardless of their background.

The debate highlights the ongoing differences between the Centre and the state government over the implementation of the NEP 2020.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Dr. R. B. Chaudhary