NEET Row, Language Imposition & NEP Funds Withheld Ignite Debate in Tamil Nadu

A political address highlights significant controversies concerning education and federalism in Tamil Nadu, pointing to central policies as direct challenges to the state. The speaker criticises the National Education Policy 2020, asserting that over 3,000 crore rupees meant for Tamil Nadu have been withheld, while also raising concerns over parliamentary delimitation and university governance under Governor R. N. Ravi. Addressing the impact of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, the discussion cites an 87 percent fall in medical seats secured by Tamil-medium aspirants. The event also featured Manirathinam, the elder brother of Dalit medical aspirant S. Anitha, whose suicide following the introduction of NEET sparked statewide protests. Recalling her high academic performance and battle in the Supreme Court, Manirathinam questioned the fairness of the common entrance examination for underprivileged students, alleging that promises of state exemption were broken and demanding educational justice for students across Tamil Nadu.