The Dravidianist parties in Tamil Nadu, especially the DMK and its notable allies have been protesting against the alleged imposition of Hindi under the NEP 2020 in the state. While there is no known imposition, the education policy mandates that students study 3 languages as part of their curriculum. Dravidianists faking their love for Tamil allege that such practices will erase Tamil and impose Hindi (when the mandate is that students can learn any other language, not necessarily Hindi).
However, this hypocrisy gets exposed every single day given that political party leaders in Tamil Nadu, the majority of them if not all, run schools as well.
In CBSE schools of Tamil Nadu, students must study English as their primary language, while the second language can be selected from Hindi, French, German, or any other regional language offered in the state. In Chennai, most of the CBSE schools mandate a second language choice between Tamil, Hindi, or French. Additionally, a third language is also required until Class 8 (which is usually Hindi), after which students continue with only two languages. If Tamil is chosen as the second language from Classes 6 to 8, it continues as the second language through to Classes 9 and 10, while the same applies for Hindi if selected as the second language.
Part-Time Politician Vijay’s Vijay Vidyashram
Part-time politician Vijay was exposed a few days ago for running a CBSE school that promotes learning Hindi. Some videos of the students at the school have been circulating on social media. These are most likely from the school’s Instagram handle. In one such video is a Hindi play performed by Class 3 students. This is from a performance for Hindi Diwas.
விஜய் பள்ளி கூடத்தின் மூன்றாம் வகுப்பு மாணவர்கள் ஹிந்தி பெர்பாமன்ஸ் . ஹிந்தியை இவ்வளவு சின்ன வயசில் சொல்லி கொடுக்கிற விஜய்க்கு பாஜக பாராட்டனும். pic.twitter.com/zVdcBUG5c4
— vaishali (@vaisu_tweets) February 18, 2025
DMK MLA Markandeyan’s Sri Ambal Vidhyalaya
Now, DMK MLA GV Markandeyan is under the spotlight. He is one of the managing trustees of a CBSE school named Sri Ambal Vidhyalaya in Vilathikulam, Thoothukudi. This is an English-medium CBSE school. It is noteworthy that GV Markandeyan is an MLA from the same constituency – Vilathikulam.
VCK MP Thirumavalavan’s Blue Star Secondary School
Anti-NEP and Anti-Hindi VCK chief Thirumavalavan was also exposed recently by TN BJP President K Annamalai. Thirumavalavan ias associated with Blue Star Secondary School, a CBSE-affiliated school in Velachery, Chennai, which offers trilingual education.
திமுகவுடன் கூட்டணி வைத்துக் கொண்டு, திமுகவினரைப் போலவே இரட்டை வேடம் போடுபவர்கள் வரிசையில், அண்ணன் திரு. திருமாவளவன் இருக்க மாட்டார் என்று நினைத்திருந்தேன். ஏமாற்றம்தான் மிஞ்சுகிறது.
சென்னை வேளச்சேரியில், சிபிஎஸ்இ பாடத்திட்டத்தைக் கொண்டு செயல்படும் Blue Star Secondary School என்ற… https://t.co/X8EGTAuSjI pic.twitter.com/6EuqlnvPG1
— K.Annamalai (@annamalai_k) February 20, 2025
Here is a detailed list of DMK leaders, their relatives, and schools they run based on an expose by BJP leader H Raja in 2019.
Chennai
- Vetri Alagan (Grandson of K. Anbalagan, Secretary, DMK) – Dawn School – CBSE, Andal Amman St., Nolambur, Chennai – 37
- Devaraj (Brother of Arcot Veerasamy, DMK) – Chennai Public School, Anna Nagar West Extn., Chennai – 40 and Chennai Public School – CBSE, Anna Nagar 3rd Avenue, Chennai – 40
- S. Jagathrakshakan (MP, DMK) – Shree Bharath Vidyaashram – CBSE, East Tambaram, Selaiyur, Thiruvanchery, Chennai-600126
- Senthamarai Sabareesan (Daughter of M.K. Stalin, MLA, President, DMK) – Sun Shine Senior Secondary School – CBSE, No.86/2, Jawaharlal Nehru Salai, AGS Colony, Puzhuthivakkam, Madipakkam, Chennai- 600091
Thiruvallur
- Devaraj (Brother of Arcot Veerasamy, DMK) – Chennai Public School, Thirumazhisai village, Vellavedu
Kanchipuram
- Devadasa Sundaram (DMK) – CDS Public School, Ammapettai, Thiruporur
- V.S Gopal, Union Secretary, DMK, Thirukazhu Kundram – V.S. CBSE School, Mettumangalam, T.K. Kundram
Cuddalore
- Kumararaja (District Puravalar Wing Treasurer, DMK, S/o Govindasami, Kattumannarkoil) – CK Public School, Iyyanar Koil Street, Kattumannarkoil,
- CK. Ranganathan (MK Muthu’s Son-in-Law, DMK) – CK School of Progressive Education Nursery and Primary School, Mariya Soosai Nager, Pudupalam, and CK Engineering College Campus, CK School of Progressive Education CBSE, Sellankuppam
- Vijyalakshmi Ramanisankar (Sister of CK. Ranganathan) – Akshara Vidyaashram, Unnamalai Chetty Savadi, Cuddalore
- V. Ganesan (Son of DMK MLA, Tittagudi) – Venkateswara School CBSE, Kazhudur Village, Tittagudi
Vellore
- G. Vinoth Gandhi (Son of DMK MLA Gandhi, Ranipet) – Geekay World School, Ammoor Town Panchayat, Ranipet
- D. Kathir Anand (Son of Duraimurugan, MLA, Katpadi, DMK) – Kingston International Academy, Chittoor Main Road, Christianpet, Katpadi
- Nirmal Ragavan (District Youth Wing Deputy Organizer, DMK, Walajah) – Bright Mind Vidhyodaya, Keelpudupettai, Walajah – Sholingur Road, Walajapet
Thiruvannamalai
- Jeeva Velu (Wife of E.V. Velu, MLA, DMK) – Jeeva Velu International School, Tiruvannamalai
- R. Mani (Brother-in-Law of Pitchandi, MLA, DMK) – Vignesh International School, Tiruvannamalai
- K. Karunanithi (Brother of DMK MLA, Pitchandi) – S.K.P. Vanitha International School, Chinnakangiyanur village, Tiruvannamalai
- Velmurugan (DMK Ex. Union Secretary, Vembakkam) – Nalandha Public School, Bootheri Pullavakkam, Vembakkam, Tiruvannamalai
- R. Selvam (Brother-in-Law of Pitchandi, MLA, DMK) – RS International School, RS Nagar, near Ramanashram, Tiruvannamalai
- Krishnasamy (Ex. MP, INC) – Chitra Krishnasamy School, Vembakkam
Coimbatore
- Arivarasu (Periyanaickenpalayam Union Secretary, DMK) – Yuva Public School, Periyanaickenpalayam (one of the partners)
- Krishnan (Member, DMK) – Jeyanthi CBSE School, Arulpuram, Palladam (Correspondent)
- Balasubramani (Union Secretary, DMK) – Shakthi International School, Puthuppai, Vellakoil (one of the partners)
Nilgiris
- Dr. M.A. Mohammed Nizam (Proprietor, Raja Colony, Trichy, State Secretary, IUML) – Nizam CBSE High School, Race Course Road, Ooty
Salem
- Selvam (Son of Rangasamy, Kondalampatty, Correspondent, DMK) – Winner Vikas International School, CBSE, ARS Kalvi Nagar, Edapady
Krishnagiri
- Sekar (Brother-in-Law of E.G. Sugavanam, Ex. MP, DMK) – Barani International Modern School, Madarahalli Village, Pochampalli
Dharmapuri
C. Manivannan (Son of Chinnasamy, Cousin of Dr. Senthilkumar, MP, DMK) – Vijay Millennium School, Pennagaram Road, Dharmapuri and Sri Vijay Vidhyashram, Salai Vijayagar Kovil Street, Dharmapuri
P.K. Sekar (Son of Kulandai Gounder, Member, Congress) – Kamaraj CBSE School, Muthalaipatty, Namakkal
Dr Partheepan (Doctors Wing District Secretary, DMK) – Kamaraj CBSE School, Muthalaipatty, Namakkal (Managing Partner)
Elavarasan (DMK Member) – SSM Central School, Seerampalayam, Kumarapalayam (Managing Director)
Karur
Maniraj (State Advocates Wing Secretary, DMK) – Little Angel’s English Higher Secondary School, Vanchiyamman Kovil Street, Karur
Perambalur
Varadharajan (State Secretary, MDMK) – Thanthai Hans. Roever Public School (CBSE), Perambalur
Dindigul
SD. Swaminathan (a) Veera Swaminathan (Son of Thangaraj, Vedasendhur Union Secretary (S), DMK) – Sri Vidhya Mandhir School (CBSE), Pushpathur Swaminathapuram
Sivagangai
Mani (Son of Mappel Sakthi @ Sathiyanathan, Ex-Kalaiyar Koil Union Secretary, DMK) – Bodhi International CBSE, Azhgapuri, Kalaiyarkoil
Theni
Deepalakshmi (Daughter of N. Ramakrishnan, Ex-MLA, DMK, Cumbum) – Fair Land Foundation School, Uthamapalayam
Jegatheesh (Brother-in-Law of Pandi, DMK Ex-Town Secretary, Cumbum) – C. Pudupatti Public School, Uthamapalayam
Virudhunagar
Babu Rajendran (State Executive Committee Member, Congress) – Lalitha Lal Bahathur Sasthri Public School, Sadayampatti, Sattur
Ramanathapuram
P. Raja (Town Secretary, Mandapam, DMK) – Raja CBSE School, Kunjarvalasai, Mandapam
Syed Ammal Trust run by A Chelladurai Abdullah (AICC member) – Syed Ammal CBSE School, Keikarai and National Academy CBSE School, Pattinamkathan
List of 45 private CBSE/Matric schools run by #DMK Top office bearers in Tamil Nadu that teach Hindi. Hi @arivalayam if you hate Hindi so much why your top office bearers run schools teach Hindi? Is it because there’s demand to learn #Hindi here? Shameless #DMK hypocrites! SIGH! pic.twitter.com/4hO08KUE6E
— Dr.SG Suryah (@SuryahSG) June 5, 2019
The blatant hypocrisy of the Dravidianist parties and its allies cannot be ignored. While they vocally criticize the three-language policy and present themselves as champions of Tamil, the inconvenient truth is that they all run CBSE schools in Tamil Nadu that directly follows the very policy they claim to oppose. Their attempt to position themselves as saviours of Tamil language rights crumbles in the face of this exposed contradiction.
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