Bengaluru: Joining the chorus against a proposal for teaching Hindi in non-Hindi speaking states, Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Sunday, June 2 said one language should not be imposed on others in the name of the three-language formula.
“I am aware of the draft education policy released by the HRD Ministry yesterday. One language should not be imposed on others for any reason in the name of the three-language policy. State governments stand will be known to the Centre after gathering more information on this issue,” he tweeted.
The draft of the new National Education Policy, proposed by the panel constituted in the previous Modi government, had suggested teaching of Hindi in non-Hindi speaking states.
It has already drawn strong opposition from parties, including the DMK, in Tamil Nadu who alleged it tantamount to “thrusting” Hindi.
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Meanwhile, newly elected Bengaluru South BJP MP Tejaswi Surya termed the opposition to Hindi as an act of Breaking India forces.
“As a Kannadiga who is proud of my mother tongue, its beauty, history & contribution to Bharat’s rich culture, I feel a few aspects of the National Education Policy 2019 Draft have been twisted, misinterpreted & misunderstood to say govt is trying to impose Hindi,” Surya tweeted.
In another tweet he said “These ‘Breaking India’ forces are afraid that if this policy sees the light of the day, their hideous agenda of disintegrating Bharat by peddling false narratives will fall flat. I hope every1 understands their hidden narrative & doesn’t let these ‘Break India’ forces win.”
In the wake of the controversy, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar had on Saturday clarified the committee had only prepared a draft report and no decision has been taken on implementing it.
He asserted no language should be imposed on anyone.
The panel was constituted by Javadekar when he was HRD minister in the previous Modi government.
“The committee has submitted its report. The draft has been prepared but the government has not taken any decision. It is just a misunderstanding. We will only take a decision after feedback on the draft has been received,” Javadekar had said.
