"In the interest of cooperative federalism and the welfare of lakhs of students and teachers, I urge you to intervene in this matter. To dissipate the unrest caused due to this issue, SSF to the tune of Rs 2,152 crore for Tamil Nadu for 2024-25 may be released immediately, without linking it to the implementation of NEP 2020," Stalin wrote in his letter to the PM.

Stating that the Union Minister’s remarks had caused immense anxiety and unrest among students, political parties, and the general public, Stalin reaffirmed Tamil Nadu’s unwavering commitment to its two-language policy.

"For many decades, Tamil Nadu has always been steadfast in its two-language policy, which is deeply rooted in our educational and social milieu," he stated.

He also pointed out that Tamil Nadu had been exempted from implementing the Official Languages Act, 1963, under the Official Languages Rules, 1976.

"Even Central schools like Navodaya Vidyalayas, which follow the three-language policy, have not been established in Tamil Nadu because of the opposition to it," he noted.

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