Protests have erupted across the country over the UGC’s Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations. But in Tamil Nadu, the confrontation with the UGC has taken a different and sensitive turn. A UGC circular recommending the teaching of an additional Indian language has triggered a political and cultural row. Why has Tamil Nadu rejected the move and insisted on sticking to its two language policy? Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Economic Survey identifies urban challenges for India’s growth story Kerala Budget 2026-27: A steady development push for Thrissur district