TN govt firm on 2-language policy after SC asks for mindset change on Hindi

19-Sep-2026

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Tamil Nadu refuses to provide land for centrally funded Navodaya Vidyalayas due to its strict two-language policy opposing compulsory Hindi teaching. 

Despite the Supreme Court urging a mindset change and land provision, the state maintains its stance to protect Tamil language and autonomy, emphasizing cooperative federalism. 

This dispute transcends legal issues, involving cultural and political dimensions. Notably, both ruling and opposition leaders have united in opposing the Navodaya schools, reflecting a rare political convergence rooted in language and regional identity concerns.