“I have always believed that one can learn multiple languages and I myself know 7-8 languages,” Murthy said, quoting her own language learning experience. Children can learn a lot, and I enjoy learning as well.”
Concerns raised by opposition regarding the three-language policy The three-language policy has been criticized by several opposition leaders.
Congress MP Karti Chidambaram said he strongly disagreed with making a third language compulsory; Tamil Nadu is well served by its current two-language system of English and Tamil, he said.
He went on to say that the state’s culture and identity should be preserved through language choices.
Sensitivity
Congress MP highlights sensitivity of language issues
Jebi Mather, a Congress MP, also criticized the BJP for its three-language policy. She made people’s feelings about language issues clear: “The BJP should realize that the language issue is a sensitive emotional matter… Anything that hurts people’s sentiments should not be promoted.”
Mather claimed that the policy by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan was causing unnecessary division in society.
Defense
Despite opposition, the Education Minister defends the 3-language policy. Dharmendra Pradhan, the Union Education Minister, defended the three-language policy in the face of claims that it is being used to divide society. He called it a “sin” and stated that PM Narendra Modi’s central government would never engage in such behavior. Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), which opposes the policy, was also criticized by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for causing a “political mess” in Tamil Nadu.
Controversy
Parliament debates policy on three languages Parliament has been shaken by the debate regarding the National Education Policy (NEP)’s three-language formula. When Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan made remarks that disparaged the government and people of Tamil Nadu, the controversy was sparked. This led to protests by MPs from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla later removed Pradhan’s remarks.