Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has warned the Centre against implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) in the state, stating that the people of Tamil Nadu will launch a 'Get out Modi' campaign if their rights are snatched away. He also demanded the immediate release of funds for the education department and appealed to the opposition AIADMK to join the ruling DMK in protesting against the NEP. This has raised concerns over a potential language war in the state, impacting the future of Tamil children.
Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin of Tamil Nadu has issued a stern warning to the Centre, declaring that the state will not allow the imposition of the National Education Policy and trilingual policy on them. In a well-attended rally organized by the ruling DMK and its allies, Udhayanidhi urged all political parties to unite in opposing the Centre's actions. He also demanded the release of funds due to the state's education department. This comes as part of the ongoing protests against the NEP, with a majority of protesters dressed in black, led by top leaders including MDMK's Vaiko and VCK's Thol Thirumavalavan.
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