T.N. Minister Vanni Arasu denies allegation of denial of overseas scholarship
Tamil Nadu Social Justice Minister Vanni Arasu has denied allegations that a PhD student in Malaysia was denied his overseas scholarship. The government claims the student has already received over ₹48 lakh but failed to submit required documentation for further funding.
Why it matters
The dispute highlights political tensions regarding the administration of state-sponsored educational scholarships and accountability in public fund disbursement.
Tamil Nadu Social Justice Minister Vanni Arasu on Thursday denied the allegation that a student Bharathidasan, who is pursuing a PhD in Malaysia, had been denied the Annal Ambedkar Overseas Higher Education Scholarship.
Responding to DMK member and former Higher Education Minister Kovi. Chezhian, who raised the issue, Mr. Vanni Arasu said Mr. Bharathidasan was pursuing research at the National University of Malaysia on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, and that the sponsorship letter had been issued on January 9, 2025.
The Minister said Bharathidasan would receive ₹8 lakh a year for his studies. He had claimed ₹31 lakh for his living and other expenses for 2025-26, and the amount had been released.
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