India, April 15 -- Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin on Tuesday announced the formation of a committee under former Supreme Court judge Kurian Joseph to suggest ways to protect the rights of the states as per the Constitution and strengthen the relationship between the Union and state governments.

"To strengthen the relationship between the state and the Union government, the committee will research and give recommendations," Stalin told the state assembly. The committee has been asked to submit an interim report in January 2026, months before polls are due in Tamil Nadu. A final report is expected to be completed in 2028.

Stalin reiterated his Opposition to the three-language formula under the National Education Policy (NEP) and agai...