Chandrababu Naidu backs Hindi amid NEP row: ‘Language is not for hating’
- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu emphasized that language should be seen as a communication tool, not a measure of knowledge.
- Naidu affirmed that knowing Hindi would aid communication in Delhi and other areas, suggesting the public should learn languages for better opportunities.
- Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan highlighted the importance of all Indian languages, arguing that resisting Hindi imposition does not equate to disliking Hindi.
- Actor Prakash Raj noted that protecting one's mother tongue is essential for cultural identity, asserting it is not about hating other languages.
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No Language Will Be Imposed on Any State Under NEP's 3-language Formula: Minister in RS
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The three languages to be learned by school-going children under the National Education Policy (NEP) will be chosen by states, regions and students and no language will be imposed on any state, Union Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar informed Parliament on Wednesday. India News | No Language Will Be Imposed on Any State Under NEP's 3-language Formula: Minister in RS.
Telugu first but Hindi useful: Chandrababu Naidu backs three-language policy
Reiterating his stance on the three-language formula, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said politics should not colour learning. He also stressed that Telugu must come first, but Hindi and English are useful for communication.
Andhra Congress criticises CM Naidu's support for three-language policy
Amaravati, March 18 (PTI) Andhra Pradesh Congress Vice President Kolanukonda Sivaji on Tuesday expressed surprise at Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu’s endorsement of the three-language policy, while the YSRCP emphasized that language should be a personal choice and a matter of necessity. On Monday, Naidu had defended the three-language formula, arguing that language serves as a tool for communication rather than a barrier.“While people across…
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