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'Let them abuse me personally': Dharmendra Pradhan attacks DMK over NEP row

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 11 March 2025
Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan criticized DMK leaders for opposing the National Education Policy. He mentioned Tamil language is already in decline in the state and assured no imposition. He emphasized the government's push for promoting Tamil as a medium of instruction till class 5, countering DMK's criticism and urging not to create fear psychosis.
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