Chennai, July 30 -- Expelled AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam (OPS) on Tuesday condemned the BJP-led Union government for withholding funds amounting to Rs.2,151 crore under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan from Tamil Nadu over the state government's refusal to accept the three-language formula mandated by the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020.

"Not releasing funds citing this reason is an act that affects the education of innocent, poor and needy students and teachers. This is strongly condemned," OPS said in his statement. "This action of the central government is against the Right to Education (RTE) Act and the principle of federalism.The Central Government's approach has created a pathetic situation where 25% of students cannot be enroll...