Will study ways to introduce Tamil in medical, engineering exams: Higher Education Minister
The Higher Education Minister of Tamil Nadu, P. Viswanathan, announced plans to explore the introduction of Tamil in medical and engineering exams. He emphasized the need for discussions with Higher Education Department officials and the guidance of the Chief Minister on this matter. Additionally, he addressed the importance of maintaining democratic traditions and unity among political parties amidst recent clashes.
- ▪P. Viswanathan plans to study the introduction of Tamil in medical and engineering exams.
- ▪He stated that the exclusion of Tamil was due to technical reasons.
- ▪Viswanathan emphasized the need for unity and non-violence among political parties.
- ▪He affirmed that the Congress will support the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's stance on the Mekedatu dam issue.
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Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister P. Viswanathan said he would study the ways to introduce Tamil in medical and engineering exams.Speaking to reporters here on Wednesday, he said in response to a question regarding TVK’s election manifesto promise to this effect that exclusion of Tamil in medical and engineering exams was due to a technical reason.He further said, “I will discuss this further with Higher Education Department officials. We are going to act according to the guidance of the Chief Minister and are awaiting his decision. I will definitely discuss this question with the officials of the Higher Education Ministry.”On the clash between the cadres of the VCK and the DMK, Mr. Vishwanathan said, “What the Congress desires is that there should be no fights or clashes.
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