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‘Wasn’t consulted’: Maharashtra language panel chief on Hindi row

‘Wasn’t consulted’: Maharashtra language panel chief on Hindi row

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Maharashtra’s decision to make Hindi a compulsory third language from Classes 1 to 5 was announced on April 17 and mandates that Hindi be taught alongside Marathi and English. The Maharashtra government’s decision to make Hindi a compulsory third language from Classes 1 to 5 is in contravention of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, Laxmikant Deshmukh, the chairperson of the Maharashtra government-appointed Language Consultation Committee, told The Hindu on Monday. Mr. Deshmukh said the panel was opposed to the State government’s move on the grounds of educational, cultural and practical implementation. He said the move is neither conducive to children’s psychological growth nor is it practical due to the woefully inadequate school infrastructure for primary education. The committee has already written a letter to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis advising to revoke the decision. Part of the NEP 2020, Maharashtra’s decision was announced on April 17 and mandates that Hindi be taught alongside Marathi and English. However, Mr. Deshmukh said the NEP does not talk about the third language for primary education until a child …

Pawan Kalyan Amid Hindi Row

Pawan Kalyan Amid Hindi Row

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Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh): Amid the ongoing language row between the Union government and Tamil Nadu, Janasena Party chief and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Friday emphasised the need to preserve India’s linguistic diversity, saying that the country “needs multiple languages, including Tamil, not just two.” “India needs multiple languages, including Tamil, not just two. We must embrace linguistic diversity–not only to maintain the integrity of our nation but also to foster love and unity among its people,” Mr Kalyan said while addressing party workers at an event in Kakinada district. Mr Kalyan was speaking at the Janasena Party’s 12th foundation day celebration in Pithapuram town of the district. Mr Kalyan’s remarks come amid Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin’s accusations against the Union government of ‘Hindi imposition’ and his refusal to implement the National Education Policy (NEP)’s three-language formula. Taking a veiled dig at the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) without directly naming the party, Mr Kalyan accused Tamil Nadu politicians of hypocrisy, pointing out that while they oppose Hindi, they allow Tamil …

Kamal Haasan’s take on NEP row: ‘They want to create Hindia’ | Latest News India

Kamal Haasan’s take on NEP row: ‘They want to create Hindia’ | Latest News India

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Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) President Kamal Haasan on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led union government over delimitation and language row, claiming that the centre is trying to create ‘Hindia’ instead of India. Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) chief Kamal Haasan at an all-party meeting.((ANI Photo)) Speaking at MK Stalin-convened all-party meeting on the issue, Haasan said that Centre’s delimitation proposal undermines India’s federal structure and risks imposing a homogenized vision of a “Hindia.” “We envision an inclusive India, but they want to create ‘Hindia.’ Why try to fix something that isn’t broken? There is no need to repeatedly disrupt a functioning democracy. No matter how constituencies are redrawn, the ones most affected will always be the non-Hindi-speaking states. This move undermines federalism and is entirely unnecessary,” Haasan stated. Also Read | ‘Which 3rd language is taught in North’: MK Stalin questions Centre over NEP Haasan said that keeping the number of parliamentary representatives unchanged is crucial to preserving democracy, federalism, and India’s diversity. MNM’s fiery remarks were made at an all-party meeting, which …

BJP’s Annamalai On R Ashwin’s Hindi Remark

BJP’s Annamalai On R Ashwin’s Hindi Remark

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New Delhi: Cricketer R Ashwin’s recent remark that Hindi is not India’s national language but only an official language has been supported by BJP Tamil Nadu President Annamalai, who has said that it is a “language of convenience”.  Attending a convocation ceremony at a private college near Chennai on Thursday, the Tamil Nadu-born cricketer had asked what language the students would like him to address them in. “English students in the house – give me a yay,” he said, getting a loud cheer in reply. He then said “Tamil” and got an even louder roar from the audience. When he said “Hindi”, however, there was total silence.  “I thought I should say this. Hindi is not our national language; it is an official language,” he then said in Tamil. Asked about the comments on Friday, Annamalai said Hindi was a “link language”.  “Correct. It is not a national language, which Annamalai is also telling you. Not only my dear friend Ashwin has to say that… not only anybody… It is not the national language. It …

Nirmala Sitharaman recalls she was mocked on Tamil Nadu streets; here’s why

Nirmala Sitharaman recalls she was mocked on Tamil Nadu streets; here’s why

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Image Source : PTI Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while replying to the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, on Tuesday in the Parliament recalled incidents when she was mocked on the streets of Tamil Nadu. Expressed anguish over not being allowed to learn Hindi in Tamil Nadu as a student, she said her Hindi is not so good because her state did not allow her to learn the language. The Union Minister said she was mocked for learning Hindi in Tamil Nadu. The statement comes after some Opposition members tried to corner her over her Hindi. While speaking in the Lok Sabha, Sitharaman said, “I speak from my lived experience in Tamil Nadu when even going to learn Hindi, aside from my school, I was mocked on the streets. And I was mocked saying – oh you want to learn Hindi. You live in Tamil Nadu…and you want to learn Hindi, that North India’s bhasha (language). These are the words ringing in my ears…Learning Hindi and Sanskrit are perceived as learning some …