The language wars: Why India is arguing over what we speak 🗣️
Tamil Nadu just hit ‘decline’ on the three-language rule 📵, bringing back the never-ending debate on language, identity, and who gets to decide what we speak
Three-language policy: The OG plan 📜
Okay, so way back in ‘68, India was like, “Yo, let’s do this Three-Language Policy—learn your local language, Hindi, and English.” The idea? A chill multilingual fam 🏡. But not everyone was vibing with it. Some states were like, “Nah, we’re good.”
Fast forward to NEP 2020, and it’s still vibing with the three-language rule but with a glow-up—now states and students can pick their own languages. Feels like a step towards language freedom.
Multilingual perks: Brain gains 🧠
Learning multiple languages? Absolute W. It’s like a gym workout for your brain—sharper memory, better focus, and problem-solving skills that slap 💡. Plus, speaking more languages = academic glow-up and a major culture flex 🌍.
But here’s the tea ☕—not everyone’s vibing with the extra load. Balancing new languages while trying to crush math and science? Lowkey stressful. Mixed reactions, fr.
Tamil Nadu Says ‘Nah’ 🚫
Tamil Nadu’s been like, “We’re good with Tamil and English, thanks.” They’ve shut down the three-language rule in schools for ages. Why? They feel a third language could give Hindi an upper hand and push Tamil aside. And let’s be real—English already opens global doors, so why add extra pressure? Their take: Less is more.