Dharmendra Pradhan Accuses MK Stalin Of Dividing States Over NEP Implementation

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan accused Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin of dividing states over NEP implementation.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan (File Photo)

Source : PTI

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday accused Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin of attempting to create division among states over the implementation of the new National Education Policy (NEP). Pradhan's remarks were in response to Stalin's allegations that the central government is withholding funds under the Samagra Shiksha Scheme from high-performing states that have resisted implementing NEP.

Healthy competition amongst the states is always welcome in a democracy. However, pitting states against each other to make a point, goes against the spirit of the Constitution and the value of a unified India. NEP 2020 was formulated through wide range of consultations and has… https://t.co/16ntQqPQs8

— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) September 9, 2024

"Healthy competition amongst the states is always welcome in a democracy. However, pitting states against each other to make a point goes against the spirit of the Constitution and the value of a unified India. NEP 2020 was formulated through a wide range of consultations and has the collective wisdom of the people of India," Pradhan wrote on X.

The Education Minister challenged Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin’s "principled" opposition to the new National Education Policy (NEP). 

Pradhan questioned, "Are you against education in Tamil? Do you oppose exams conducted in Indian languages, including Tamil? Are you against creating textbooks and content in Indian languages, including Tamil? Are you opposed to the NEP’s holistic, multi-disciplinary, equitable, futuristic, and inclusive framework?"

Earlier, Stalin had shared a news report on X about the Centre's reduction of Samagra Shiksha funds for states that refuse to implement NEP. Stalin criticised the move, stating, "Denying funds to the best-performing states for refusing to adopt the NEP, while rewarding those failing to meet objectives, raises concerns about how the Union BJP Government plans to promote quality education and equity. The decision rests with the wisdom of our nation and its people."