Protests Erupt in Karnataka Against English Medium Education in Government Schools
AIDSO protests alleged imposition of English in government schools in Karnataka
The Hindu
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Protests were held by the All India Democratic Students’ Organisation (AIDSO) and the Public Education Protection Committee in Kalaburagi and Hosapete, Karnataka, on April 23, 2026. They oppose the introduction of English as the medium of instruction in government primary schools, arguing it undermines local languages.
- 01Protests took place on April 23, 2026, in Kalaburagi and Hosapete, Karnataka.
- 02AIDSO and the Public Education Protection Committee led the demonstrations.
- 03Protesters oppose the government's decision to implement English medium instruction from class 1.
- 04The bilingual policy is being criticized for potentially marginalizing local languages.
- 05The protests reflect broader concerns about language policy in education.
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On April 23, 2026, members of the All India Democratic Students’ Organisation (AIDSO) and the Public Education Protection Committee staged protests in Kalaburagi and Hosapete, Karnataka, against the government's decision to introduce English as the medium of instruction in government primary schools. Protesters gathered at SVP Circle in Kalaburagi, voicing their concerns about the imposition of English under the state's bilingual policy. They argue that this shift undermines local languages and could disadvantage students who are not proficient in English. The protests highlight significant tensions regarding language policy in education, as activists call for a more inclusive approach that respects regional languages.
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The protests may influence the government's language policy in education, potentially affecting how subjects are taught in local schools.
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