Madurai, Feb. 17 -- Union Minister of State for Ministry of Information and Broadcasting L Murugan came out in defence of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the war of words to implement the three-language formula in the New Education Policy in Tamil Nadu and said that NEP was not implemented overnight. It encouraged research and promoted student participation in academic advancements.

He visited and offered prayers at Arulmigu Subramaniya Swami Temple in Thirupparankundram on Monday.

MoS L. Murugan said, "The National Education Policy (NEP) was not implemented overnight; it has come into effect after 40 years of deliberation. Considering the global competitive landscape, it is our responsibility to prepare our youth to me...