DMK and Allies to Stage Protest Against Centre Over NEP and Fund Allocation

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Posted by NewAdmin on 2025-04-03 09:00:10 |

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The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and its allies, including the Congress and Left parties, have announced a massive protest on February 18 against the BJP-led central government. The protest aims to condemn the Centre for allegedly betraying Tamil Nadu by denying funds and insisting on the National Education Policy (NEP), which has been widely opposed in the state.

The DMK, led by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, along with the main opposition AIADMK and several regional parties (except the BJP), have expressed strong resistance to the NEP and the three-language policy. The Tamil Nadu government argues that the NEP undermines the state’s education system and promotes centralization, going against the federal principles of governance.

Allegations Against the Centre

The DMK headquarters issued a statement accusing the Centre of pressuring Tamil Nadu to accept the NEP by withholding education funds. The party specifically criticized Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for allegedly intimidating the state by linking financial support to NEP implementation.

Additionally, the DMK accused Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman of discriminating against Tamil Nadu by neglecting its key projects and failing to allocate sufficient funds. The party also condemned the Centre’s use of the Governor’s office as a tool to interfere in state affairs, particularly in education policies through the University Grants Commission (UGC).

Resistance Against Hindi Imposition and Dravidian Identity Concerns

One of the key issues fueling the protest is the alleged attempt to impose Hindi in Tamil Nadu under the three-language formula. The DMK has historically been at the forefront of resisting Hindi imposition, emphasizing Tamil linguistic and cultural identity. The party accused the Modi government of undermining Dravidian ideals and fostering an anti-Tamil sentiment through its policies.

DMK’s Warning: More Protests to Follow

The DMK has declared that the February 18 protest is only the beginning of a larger movement against the Centre’s policies. The ruling party has vowed to intensify its opposition if the Modi government continues to ignore Tamil Nadu’s demands and attempts to centralize power at the cost of state autonomy.

With growing discontent among regional parties, the DMK’s protest could mark the beginning of larger political confrontations between Tamil Nadu and the BJP-led central government in the coming months.

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