Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 22 (ANI): BJP State Vice President and Tirunelveli MLA Nainar Nagendran criticized the DMK government on Saturday over its stance on the Hindi language and the National Education Policy (NEP). He also raised concerns over rising sexual crimes and drug abuse in Tamil Nadu.

Addressing a budget presentation public meeting in Thoothukudi, organized by the BJP's South District unit, Nagendran, along with Nagercoil MLA M.R. Gandhi, interacted with local businessmen and elaborated on the Union Budget.

Speaking to ANI, Nagendran said, "As far as DMK is concerned, they claim that Hindi should not be studied, yet their leaders and officials have introduced Hindi as a subject in schools run by them. They also argue that studying the Ramayana is harmful to Perumal temples." He further questioned the Tamil Nadu government's stance on the NEP, and remarked, "Are they demanding funds under the new education policy introduced by the Centre? If they are already receiving funds through other means, why are they now asking for NEP funds? That is our question."