T.N. Governor’s address: Two-language policy to continue in Tamil Nadu; govt. to conduct Social Justice Survey
The Tamil Nadu government has reaffirmed its commitment to a two-language policy and announced plans for a Social Justice Survey following caste enumeration. The state also expressed strong opposition to the National Education Policy 2020 and the three-language formula linked to federal funding.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing tensions between state-level educational autonomy and federal mandates in India, specifically regarding language and social equity.
The Tamil Nadu government will urge the Union government to swiftly complete caste enumeration as part of the ongoing Population Census , Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar said in his address to the Assembly on Thursday (June 18, 2026).
The reporting focuses on the state government's progressive social justice agenda and opposition to central government policies.
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