Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh Calls for Pause on Nationwide Three‑Language Rollout
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Digvijaya Singh urges PM Modi to halt the three‑language policy implementation
Ex‑CM Digvijaya Singh asks the central government to suspend the rollout of the three‑language education policy, citing concerns over linguistic diversity and federal autonomy.
Former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Digvijaya Singh has taken to the public arena, urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to put a temporary brake on the ambitious three‑language policy that the centre is rolling out across schools.
Singh, a veteran Congress leader, told reporters that while the idea of promoting multilingualism sounds noble, the hurried implementation could ruffle feathers in states that have long cherished their own mother‑tongue teaching traditions. “We need to respect the cultural mosaic of India,” he said, “instead of imposing a one‑size‑fits‑all model.”
He pointed out that the policy – which mandates the teaching of Hindi, English and a regional language in every school – may create logistical nightmares, especially in regions where schools already struggle with infrastructure and teacher shortages. “Ask a school in the northeast to add Hindi tomorrow, and you’ll see why the rollout needs a rethink,” he added, with a wry smile.
The former chief minister also warned that pushing the three‑language agenda without broad consensus could strain the delicate balance of federalism. States, he argued, should have the autonomy to decide which languages best serve their students, rather than being forced into a central script.
Opposition parties across the country have echoed similar concerns, describing the move as “politically motivated” and “out of touch” with ground realities. Yet the government maintains that the policy aims to foster national integration and improve employability.
As the debate intensifies, Singh has called for a consultative committee comprising educators, linguists and state representatives to draft a more nuanced rollout plan. “Let’s not sacrifice our linguistic richness for speed,” he concluded, urging the centre to listen before it acts.
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