BJP Protest in Coimbatore Supporting the Three-Language Policy – Arrests and Annamalai’s Condemnation
In Tamil Nadu, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) staged a protest in Coimbatore demanding the implementation of the three-language policy in government schools. This demonstration was aimed at advocating for the National Education Policy (NEP), which allows students to learn three languages, including Tamil, English, and Hindi.
Following the protest, key BJP leaders, including Coimbatore South District President Chandrasekar and former district president Vasanth, were arrested by the police. This incident has sparked political controversy, leading to a strong condemnation from Tamil Nadu BJP President K. Annamalai.
Annamalai’s Condemnation
In his statement, Annamalai criticized the Tamil Nadu government’s actions, stating that the protest was conducted to ensure better educational opportunities for underprivileged students studying in government schools. He condemned the police for arresting BJP functionaries who were merely demanding the enforcement of the National Education Policy’s three-language system.
He further accused the ruling DMK government of suppressing BJP’s democratic protests while allowing misleading protests conducted by DMK members. Calling the police action “anti-democratic,” he stated, “The DMK government protects false protests organized by its members while suppressing BJP’s legitimate demonstrations.”
Additionally, Annamalai remarked that the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin is afraid of the overwhelming public support for equal education reforms and is resorting to repressive measures. He asserted, “No matter how hard you try to suppress this movement, the three-language education policy will inevitably be implemented in Tamil Nadu.”
The Three-Language Policy – A Political Controversy
The debate over the three-language policy has been a longstanding issue in Tamil Nadu politics. The National Education Policy (NEP) emphasizes multilingual education, but most political parties in Tamil Nadu, including the ruling DMK, strongly oppose it. They argue that Tamil should remain the primary medium of instruction and that Hindi should not be imposed on students. Meanwhile, the BJP and its supporters advocate the policy, citing its benefits in enhancing students’ career opportunities at the national and global levels.
With the BJP’s protest, the police action against its leaders, and Annamalai’s strong opposition to the arrests, the political landscape in Tamil Nadu is heating up. The future of the three-language policy in the state remains uncertain, but this issue is expected to continue fueling political debates and protests in the coming days.
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