February 22nd 2025.
The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, MK Stalin, has been vocal in his opposition towards the National Education Policy (NEP) proposed by the Centre. In a recent event organized by the Parents-Teachers Association in Cuddalore, he made it clear that he will not budge from his stand, even if the Centre offers a whopping Rs 10,000 crore in funds to the state.
Stalin's discontent towards the NEP is not just limited to the imposition of Hindi, but also stems from other factors that he believes will have grave consequences for the students and the social justice system. He raised concerns over the proposed screening test for admissions to arts and science colleges, which is similar to the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test used for medical courses. He also highlighted that the NEP allows students to discontinue their studies, which he strongly opposes.
According to Stalin, allowing students to discontinue their studies is like discouraging them from pursuing education altogether. He emphasized that his opposition towards the NEP is not just limited to the language issue, but also due to its regressive nature. He firmly believes that the NEP will push students away from schools, leading to a decline in the overall education system.
Stalin also pointed out that the NEP poses a threat to the financial aid provided to SC/ST and BC students. He stated that the NEP proposes public exams for third, fifth, and eighth standards, along with a common entrance test for arts and science colleges. He expressed his concerns over the possibility of these changes denying financial aid to the marginalized students.
Responding to the Centre's offer of Rs 2,000 crore for implementing the NEP in Tamil Nadu, Stalin made it clear that he will not compromise on his stand, even if the amount is increased to Rs 10,000 crore. He asserted that he will not let the NEP be implemented in the state and risk taking Tamil Nadu back by 2,000 years. With his unwavering stance against the NEP, it remains to be seen how the Centre will address the concerns raised by the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister.
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