Harekala Hajabba meets CM Siddaramaiah, urges him to upgrade govt high school of Harekala Newpadpu
Mangaluru: Renowned Padma Shri awardee Harekala Hajabba had a meeting with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today, during which he submitted a request to upgrade the government high school of Harekala Newpadpu in Mangaluru taluk to a pre-university college.
Harekala Hajabba, known for his dedicated efforts in promoting education among underprivileged children, seized the opportunity to present his proposal to the Chief Minister. The aim is to elevate the government high school to a pre-university college, providing students in the area with expanded educational opportunities and paving the way for higher education.
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Harekala Hajabba's initiative has garnered significant attention and support over the years, as he tirelessly worked towards transforming the lives of children through education. His efforts have earned him national recognition, including the prestigious Padma Shri award.
During the meeting with CM Siddaramaiah, Harekala Hajabba expressed his vision for the educational upliftment of Harekala Newpadpu and highlighted the positive impact that the establishment of a pre-university college would have on the local community.
ಪದ್ಮಶ್ರೀ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ ಪುರಸ್ಕೃತ ಅಕ್ಷರ ಸಂತ ಹರೇಕಳ ಹಾಜಬ್ಬ ಅವರು ಇಂದು ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿ @siddaramaiah ಅವರನ್ನು ಭೇಟಿಯಾಗಿ ಮಂಗಳೂರು ತಾಲೂಕಿನ ಹರೇಕಳ ನ್ಯೂಪಡ್ಪುವಿನ ಸರ್ಕಾರಿ ಪ್ರೌಢಶಾಲೆಯನ್ನು ಪದವಿ ಪೂರ್ವ ಕಾಲೇಜಾಗಿ ಮೇಲ್ದರ್ಜೆಗೇರಿಸಲು ಮನವಿ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಿದರು. pic.twitter.com/05eYjDPU6B
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Stalin alleges Centre's 3-language formula 'covert' mechanism to impose Hindi
Chennai (PTI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, referring to the CBSE's recently unveiled curriculum framework, on Saturday alleged the "so-called three-language formula" is in reality a "covert" mechanism to expand Hindi into non-Hindi speaking regions.
Stalin, also the president of the ruling DMK, alleged the curriculum framework by the CBSE, aligned with the National Education Policy 2020, was not an innocent academic reform. It was a calculated and deeply concerning attempt at linguistic imposition that vindicates our long-standing apprehensions.
The chief minister alleged that under the guise of promoting "Indian languages", the BJP-led NDA government was aggressively advancing a centralising agenda that privileges Hindi while systematically marginalising India’s rich and diverse linguistic heritage.
"The so-called three-language formula is, in reality, a covert mechanism to expand Hindi into non-Hindi speaking regions," he alleged in a statement.
For students in southern states, this framework effectively translates into "compulsory Hindi learning." He alleged: "Yet, where is the reciprocity? Will students in Hindi-speaking states be mandated to learn Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam—or even languages like Bengali and Marathi? The complete absence of such clarity exposes the one-sided and discriminatory nature of this policy. The irony is stark and unacceptable."
The same Union government that has "failed" to make Tamil a mandatory language in Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan schools—and has consistently failed to appoint adequate Tamil teachers, now seeks to lecture states on promoting Indian languages. "This is not commitment, this is rank hypocrisy."
Stalin wondered if the Union government had any understanding of ground realities; of availability of teachers, training capacity, and infrastructure? He asked: "Where are the qualified teachers to implement this sweeping exercise. And crucially, where is the funding to support this enormous burden on the education system? Hence, this appears to be yet another ill-conceived policy announced without planning, resources, or accountability. This was not merely a question of language, it was a question of fairness, federalism, and equal opportunity."
By structurally privileging Hindi-speaking students, this policy risks creating entrenched advantages in higher education and employment, further widening regional disparities.
At a time when the world is moving forward at an unprecedented pace, our children must be prepared for the future. The priority should be to equip them with skills in emerging sectors like artificial intelligence, AVGC (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics), and to strengthen scientific temper and critical thinking. Instead, this regressive and rigid language burden threatens to derail their progress, the CM claimed.
The Union government appears determined to impose Hindi, brushing aside the legitimate, consistent, and democratic concerns raised by Tamil Nadu and several other states. This approach is a direct affront to the principles of cooperative federalism and an insult to the linguistic identity of millions of Indians. India’s strength lies in its diversity and not in "enforced uniformity."
Any attempt to disturb this delicate balance is not just misguided, it is dangerous. "Such policies strike at the very foundation of our pluralistic nation and will be firmly opposed."
Further, he asked: Does the Edapadi Palaniswami-led AIADMK and its NDA allies in Tamil Nadu subscribe to this imposition? Or will they, for once, stand up for the rights, identity, and future of our students?
