The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party has expressed strong opposition to the Central Board of Secondary Education's (CBSE) recently announced three-language formula, which is part of a new curriculum aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP). DMK spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai described the initiative as a 'linguistic imposition', arguing that it fails to accommodate the needs of Southern states where regional languages are predominant. Chief Minister MK Stalin echoed these sentiments, labeling the policy a 'calculated attempt' to elevate Hindi at the expense of regional languages, thereby undermining the principles of federalism and marginalizing non-Hindi-speaking states. The phased implementation of this policy is scheduled to begin in the 2026-27 academic year, starting with Class 6, requiring students to learn an additional language, with at least two being Indian languages. Stalin criticized the framework for structurally favoring Hindi-speaking students and called for a defense of linguistic diversity in India, urging political allies to advocate for students' rights and regional identities.