Stalin Slams CBSE's Three-Language Formula as Linguistic Imposition

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has condemned the Central Board of Secondary Education's (CBSE) new curriculum framework, unveiled recently, as a covert strategy to impose Hindi on non-Hindi-speaking regions. Stalin, who also serves as the president of the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), argued that the three-language formula disguises an agenda contrary to linguistic diversity.

He accused the BJP-led government of advancing a policy that marginalizes India's rich linguistic heritage while promoting Hindi under the guise of national unity. This, Stalin contends, is an attempt to centralize linguistic control and reflects a disregard for federal principles. His statement questioned the lack of mandate for Hindi-speaking regions to learn languages from southern states, exposing a purportedly discriminatory policy.

Further criticizing the lack of infrastructure and planning, Stalin warned that enforcing such policies without adequate resources would exacerbate regional disparities and hinder educational progress. He urged for a focus on modern skills and critical thinking, stressing that India's diversity is its strength, and any effort to undermine it is perilous and must be opposed.