PUDUCHERRY: Union Territory of Puducherry will implement a three-language coverage, residence, faculty, and collegiate training minister A Namassivayam informed the meeting on Thursday, refuting Congress’ allegation that Union govt was attempting to impose Hindi by Nationwide Training Coverage.
“There isn’t a imposition of Hindi. College students eager about studying a 3rd language can select one. It’s not obligatory for college students to study Hindi; they will go for a regional language as a substitute,” Namassivayam stated.
Rejecting Congress member M Vaithianathan’s allegations, Namassivayam stated, “It was Congress govt on the Centre that imposed Hindi within the Sixties, sparking widespread agitation in Tamil Nadu. Discuss to your get together excessive command to study in regards to the anti-Hindi agitation in Tamil Nadu.”
In protest, members of DMK and Congress walked out of the Home, solely to return a couple of minutes later. Opposition chief R Siva condemned the govt.’s determination, saying in a launch that the folks of Puducherry would educate a becoming lesson to AINRC and BJP for adopting the three-language coverage. Faculties in Puducherry and Karaikal, beforehand affiliated with TN state board of training, switched to CBSE in 2023. Faculties in Mahe comply with Kerala board of training, whereas these in Yanam comply with Andhra board.