DMK to Protest Removal of French Language from Puducherry CBSE Schools
DMK to protest against removal of French language in Puducherry CBSE schools
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The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party in Puducherry plans to protest against the removal of French from Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) schools, following a new directive mandating a third language starting in the 2026-27 academic year. The party argues this decision undermines the region's cultural identity and linguistic diversity.
- 01DMK condemns the removal of French language from CBSE schools in Puducherry.
- 02The new CBSE directive is seen as a threat to the region's French cultural identity.
- 03Teachers' livelihoods are at risk due to the abrupt policy change.
- 04Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin criticized the central government's language policy.
- 05A large-scale protest is planned to defend language rights in Puducherry.
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The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party in Puducherry has announced plans for a protest against the removal of the French language from Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) schools, following a new directive mandating a third language starting in the 2026-27 academic year. Puducherry state opposition leader Siva described the decision as 'highly condemnable,' arguing it threatens the unique French cultural identity and linguistic history of the region. The party expressed concern over the impact on teachers who have been instructing French for years, stating that the policy creates uncertainty regarding their employment. Former DMK minister S.P. Shivakumar and other local leaders have also condemned the central government's decision. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin previously criticized the CBSE's new curriculum framework, labeling it a 'calculated attempt at linguistic imposition' that prioritizes Hindi over regional languages. He urged the Union government to respect India's linguistic diversity and protect the rights of students. The DMK's planned protest aims to defend the cultural and linguistic rights of the people of Puducherry.
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The removal of French from schools could significantly affect the livelihoods of teachers and the cultural identity of the local population in Puducherry.
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