Unnecessary to learn 3rd language in AI age: CM Stalin
In a message posted on his ‘X’ handle, Stalin said, “BJP leaders advocating Hindi insist, ‘You must know Hindi to buy tea, pani puri, or use toilets in North India.”
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin (File Image)
CHENNAI: Defending the two-language policy pursued by the State since the formation of the first Dravidian party government in 1967, Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday questioned the need for students to learn a third language in the age of Artificial Intelligence, and insisted they instead focus on their mother tongue, English, and science and technology.
Continuing his tirade on the Centre over the National Education Policy (NEP), Stalin said in a post on his X handle, “BJP leaders advocating Hindi insist, ‘You must know Hindi to buy tea, pani puri, or use toilets in north India'. But in the Age of AI, forcing a third language is unnecessary. Advanced translation technology has done away with language barriers. Students should not be burdened with extra languages,” Stalin said. “Students should focus on mastering their mother tongue and English while gaining expertise in science and technology. If needed, they can learn any language later,” the Chief Minister added, wrapping up his message with a parting shot, “True progress lies in innovation, not linguistic imposition.”
Earlier, in a two-minute video message released on the eve of his 72nd birthday, Stalin appealed to his cadre to vow to “never compromise on Tamil Nadu’s cause.” Describing language imposition and delimitation as the two critical challenges confronting the state, the CM asked his cadre to convey the true essence of ‘our’ battle to the people.
Arguing that delimitation of Parliamentary constituencies directly impacts our state's self-respect, social justice and welfare schemes for the people, Stalin said, “You should take this message to the people. Every individual must rise to defend our state.”
Reiterating that the trilingual policy resulted in withholding of the state’s rightful funds, the CM said that while they claim they will not reduce Tamil Nadu’s Parliamentary seats, they are unwilling to assure that the representation of other states will not be disproportionately increased.
“Our demand is clear – do not determine Parliamentary constituencies based on population alone. Do not penalise the southern states that took responsible measures to control population growth,” he said.
