Within the ongoing debate surrounding the three-language coverage outlined within the Nationwide Schooling Coverage (NEP), Tamil Nadu’s BJP President Ok. Annamalai has voiced robust opposition to the political narratives rising from rival events. Chatting with the press, Annamalai acknowledged, “Some political events nonetheless need to divide our nation based mostly on language. It is very important acknowledge the essence of 1’s mom tongue; nevertheless, as Mahakavi Bharati identified, Tamil is a distinguished language, and one ought to endeavor to study a number of languages.”
Annamalai reaffirmed the NEP’s dedication to the promotion of linguistic variety, noting that the coverage encourages the examine of at the least one Indian language alongside the mom tongue. “The NEP permits for flexibility, enabling college students in Tamil Nadu to study different Dravidian languages or any Indian language of their selecting,” he emphasised.
He criticized the present political panorama for inciting pointless controversy surrounding the coverage, suggesting that the main target ought to shift in direction of enhancing instructional alternatives fairly than partaking in divisive politics. “It’s in everybody’s curiosity to embrace multilingualism, which enriches our cultural material and fosters nationwide unity,” he concluded, urging all stakeholders to method the difficulty with a spirit of collaboration fairly than battle.
As discussions proceed, the emphasis stays on selling an inclusive instructional curriculum that respects regional languages whereas fostering proficiency in a number of languages amongst college students throughout India.
