two-language policy
Coverage of two-language policy in the Nexus archive.
- How Tamil Nadu’s two-language policy impacted the teachers of other languages in 1968
In 1968, Tamil Nadu's first DMK government led by C.N. Annadurai abolished the three-language formula, requiring only Tamil and English to be taught. This decision immediately impacted over 4,000 Hindi and Sanskrit teachers across 2,400 schools.
- T.N. Governor’s address: Two-language policy to continue in Tamil Nadu; govt. to conduct Social Justice Survey
The Tamil Nadu Governor reaffirmed the state's commitment to the two-language policy and announced a government-led Social Justice Survey. The government reiterated its opposition to the National Education Policy (NEP) and the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET).
- Tamil Nadu Governor's address Live update: Rajendra Arlekar says two-language policy will continue in the State
Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar announced the continuation of the two-language policy in the state. DMK MLAs, including Udhayanidhi Stalin, protested outside the Assembly against the TVK government and Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay over law and order issues.
- Tamil Nadu Today: TVK government to stay firm on two-language policy
The Tamil Nadu government, referred to as the TVK government, has decided to maintain its two-language policy. The announcement is covered in The Hindu's Tamil Nadu Today newsletter.