Could not learn Hindi due to the political reasons in Tamil Nadu: MoS Dr L Murugan
Union minister of state for Information & Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs L Murugan said that owing to politics in Tamil Nadu, he was unable to learn Hindi, and whatever Hindi he learnt, it was after he came to Delhi. He also said that learning Hindi is his right.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0, L Murugan said, “(Union Education Minister) Dharmendra Pradhan ji brought the New Education Policy under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
But, owing to politics in our Tamil Nadu, I was unable to learn Hindi.
Whatever Hindi I learnt, it was after coming to Delhi. My Hindi is broken one, and please forgive me, if there is any mistake.” The Union minister also said that he would not speak about politics from this stage.
“But, why I am being denied the opportunity to learn Hindi? I will learn Hindi, it is my right. But, there are no opportunities there (apparently referring to Tamil Nadu),” Murugan said.
The three-language formula recommended by the NEP has been at the centre of controversy, with Tamil Nadu refusing to implement it, alleging imposition of Hindi by the Centre.
The Centre has, however, refuted Tamil Nadu’s charge.
Dharmendra Pradhan and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath jointly inaugurated the fourth edition of the Kashi-Tamil Sangamam 4.0 on Tuesday.