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TN waging a language war, but data tells a different story—enrolment in Tamil-medium schools falling

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TN waging a language war, but data tells a different story—enrolment in Tamil-medium schools falling

Chennai: Even as the Tamil Nadu government fights what it calls the “imposition” of Hindi through the three-language formula, the number of student enrolments in Tamil-medium schools in the state has declined sharply, while those in English-medium government schools have surged. According to data presented by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in the Rajya Sabha last week, the number of students enrolled in Tamil-medium schools in Tamil Nadu fell from 65.87 lakh in 2018-19 to 46.82 lakh in 2023-24. Meanwhile, English-medium enrolments in government and government-aided schools increased from 55.18 lakh in 2018-19 to 82 lakh in 2023-24. Amid a heated war of words between Tamil Nadu and the Centre over the state’s current two-language policy, Pradhan said—arguing for the New Educati...

With all-party meeting, DMK sees chance to isolate BJP, rally TN parties ahead of polls

Chennai: Ahead of the 2026 assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader M.K. Stalin is intensifying his campaign against the proposed delimitation exercise, rallying all 40 registered political parties in the state to forge a united stand under his leadership. Stalin has extended invitations to all parties for a crucial meeting on 5 March, transcending political and ideological divides, including the Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies, and the newly formed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) led by actor-turned-politician Vijay. Several parties, including the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) and TVK, have confirmed participation in the all-party meet at the Secretariat Wednesday, with the exception of BJP, Naam Tamilar Katchi (...

An early shift to election mode in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin visits Iruttu Kadai, a sweet shop, in Tirunelveli. Photo: Special Arrangement Tamil Nadu still has about 15 months to go before it faces Assembly elections, but major political parties have already begun re-jigging their respective organisations to get them ready for the big battle.Earlier this month, the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) bifurcated its district units and created four new units. It also gave representation to members of certain key communities. Some sulking seniors have been assuaged, weaklings removed, and those who switched over from the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) rewarded.The AIADMK followed suit by appointing front-line leaders for its 82 district units. They have be...