Wednesday - 12 March 2025: A wrap of news and developments in Tamil Nadu- all in one place. From Tamil Nadu’s preparation for the delimitation committee meeting, to Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan’s thoughts on the three language policy.
Published Mar 12, 2025 | 4:56 PM ⚊ Updated Mar 12, 2025 | 4:56 PM
Tamil Nadu news wrap : Tamil Nadu Ministers invite Karnataka, Andhra leaders for delimitation meeting; Palanivel Thiaga Rajan opposes three-language policy
Synopsis: In Wednesday’s wrap of news and developments in Tamil Nadu— On March 12, 2025, Tamil Nadu ministers invited Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh leaders to the Delimitation Committee meeting in Chennai on 22 March. Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan opposed the three-language policy, emphasising Tamil Nadu’s success with its two-language policy. Kanimozhi Karunanidhi urged Union Minister Nitin Gadkari for swift action on road safety issues in Thoothukudi, highlighting critical blackspots on NH-38
On March 12, 2025, a Tamil Nadu government delegation, led by Minister Ponmudi and MP Abdullah, met Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar in Bengaluru.
The purpose of the meeting was to invite them to the Delimitation Committee Joint Action Meeting, set for March 22 in Chennai.
Meanwhile, another delegation from Tamil Nadu, consisting of Minister E.V. Velu and MP Wilson, traveled to Vijayawada to extend invitations to political leaders in Andhra Pradesh.
They met with YSRCP leader Jagan Mohan Reddy, urging his participation in the upcoming meeting on delimitation.
A special government welfare grievance redressal camp was held today, 12 March, at Madurai College ground in the Madurai Central Assembly Constituency, inaugurated by Tamil Nadu’s Minister for Information Technology and Digital Services, Palanivel Thiaga Rajan.
The camp aimed to address public concerns, with the minister receiving petitions on various issues.
During his speech, Minister Rajan highlighted the government’s commitment to resolving citizens’ grievances, noting that every MLA and councillor has an office to handle public requests.
He also mentioned the use of digital platforms, including call centres, online portals, and WhatsApp, to review complaints. Additionally, complaint boxes have been placed across his constituency to ensure prompt resolution.
Regarding the state’s financial planning, the minister pointed out that the fiscal year ends on 31 March, and the new budget will be presented this Friday. He emphasised that the findings from today’s grievance camp would be submitted to Minister Nehru and Secretary Karthikeyan to secure the necessary funds in the upcoming budget.
On the language policy, Minister Rajan firmly opposed the three-language policy, stating that intelligent individuals would not accept it. He reiterated that Tamil Nadu has prospered with its two-language policy and questioned the need for a three-language policy, pointing out that it has never been fully implemented anywhere in India.
He criticised those advocating for the policy, noting that they were pushing for a system that has yet to be fully realised in other states.
Today, Kanimozhi Karunanidhi took to X to announce that she had handed over a letter to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, urging immediate action on road safety concerns in Thoothukudi.
The letter highlights critical blackspots and calls for maintenance of the NH-38 Madurai-Tuticorin section, particularly at Duraisamypuram, Keela Eral, and Kurukuchalai.
