Watch Video! "Hindi Should Not Be Imposed On Anyone,": Kamal Haasan

A popular campaign on social media titled as #StopHindiImposition; was trending with messages on Twitter protesting a draft education policy submitted to the new government at the centre a day ago. According to the National Education Policy 2019, the non-Hindi speaking States in India would include the regional language, English and Hindi, while the parts where Hindi is spoken would have English and one of the modern Indian language in addition to Hindi.

According to Economic Times report, Opposition parties in Tamil Nadu opposed the three-language formula for schools in the state, as stated in the draft national education policy presented by K. Kasturirangan Committee to the central government. Speaking to reporters, DMK Lok Sabha member Kanimozhi said her party would oppose any such move.

Meanwhile, reacting to the formula, actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan said, "No language should be imposed and those who are interested can learn any language of their choice". Even, S. Ramadoss, founder of the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), said Hindi should not be imposed in Tamil Nadu.

As per media reports, the Kasturirangan Committee has recommended teaching of Hindi, English and one regional language in the non-Hindi states. For Hindi-speaking states, the committee has recommended teaching of Hindi, English and one of the modern Indian languages from other parts of the country. 

However, it has not specified what would be the modern Indian language. Tamil has been accorded the classical language status by the central government.