Tamil Nadu Budget Highlights Language Policy Clash and Education Funding Dispute

The DMK government defends its two-language policy and allocates state funds for education after accusing the BJP-led central government of withholding ₹2,150 crore over NEP disagreements.

• Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu presented the DMK government's fifth budget, emphasizing the state's commitment to the two-language policy of Tamil and English.
• The state accused the BJP-led central government of withholding ₹2,150 crore in Samagra Shiksha scheme funds due to Tamil Nadu's refusal to adopt the National Education Policy's three-language formula.
• To address the shortfall, the Tamil Nadu government allocated its own funds to ensure uninterrupted salaries for teachers and continued support for government school students.
• The DMK criticized the BJP for what it described as 'Hindi imposition' and defended the two-language policy as a means of preserving Tamil culture and empowering youth for global success.
• BJP state president K. Annamalai dismissed the budget as filled with 'empty announcements' and alleged corruption, further fueling political tensions between the two parties.

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