PM Modi Criticizes Congress for Comments on West Asia and Education Policy

In a recent address, Prime Minister Modi accused the Congress party of making misleading comments about West Asia, which he claims jeopardize Indian expatriates. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan defended the National Education Policy 2020 against criticisms from Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, asserting that the policy promotes linguistic diversity and aims to enhance education for all students. Pradhan emphasized the importance of mother tongue education while countering claims of Hindi imposition. He also criticized the Tamil Nadu government for delays in establishing PM-SHRI schools, impacting underprivileged students. This article delves into the political dynamics surrounding these educational reforms.