'Two-Language Policy Must Be Implemented, Not Just Stay On Paper': P Chidambaram Urges Tamil Nadu To Ensure Tamil-English Fluency, Appoint Trained Teachers

Congress leader P Chidambaram urged Tamil Nadu to ensure the effective implementation of the two-language policy, stating that students should be able to speak both Tamil and English fluently. The politician emphasized the need to move beyond merely having the policy on paper and instead see it carried out in practice. He called for trained Tamil and English teachers to be appointed in all schools to achieve this goal.

Highlighting the importance of language proficiency, especially among younger students, Chidambaram said, "My wish is that everyone who supports the two-language policy—especially young students—should speak and pronounce fluently in both Tamil and English. All schools should appoint trained Tamil teachers and English teachers." The politician's remarks came in the context of the Governor's address to the 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, where he outlined the government's stance on language and education.

Governor Vishwanath Arlekar reaffirmed the state's long-standing opposition to the three-language formula under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, emphasizing the continuing adherence to the two-language policy of teaching Tamil and English. The language issue has been a contentious point in Tamil Nadu politics, with the state maintaining its policy of Tamil and English while opposing the three-language formula.