- Rajmohan: 'We follow the two-language policy, and we will continue to do so. There will be no change in our stand.'
- India Today noted the ruling TVK and the opposition DMK are on the same side of this issue.
- BJP state president Nainar Nagenthran said in August the schools give students free meals, uniforms and books.
A day after the Supreme Court hearing, Tamil Nadu minister Rajmohan said on 18 September 2026 that the state would continue its Tamil-and-English two-language policy and would not provide land for Navodaya schools. He said Justice Nagarathna's remarks were 'not the verdict' and that the state is not against Hindi. DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin, from the opposition, backed the stand. The state BJP has said it will protest if the government keeps opposing the schools.
Claim by claim
Tamil Nadu follows a two-language policy of Tamil and English.
Stated by the state government and reported by The Hindu and The Times of India, which trace it to former Chief Minister C.N. Annadurai.
The Hindu · The Times of IndiaNavodaya guidelines allow Tamil as the medium of instruction up to Class 8 and as a first language in Classes 9 and 10.
Said by A.N.S. Prasad, Tamil Nadu BJPA BJP statement reported in December 2025; the guidelines themselves were not checked in the sources reviewed.
DT NextWhat each side says
Say they are not against any language but the state will keep Tamil and English only in its schools. Udhayanidhi Stalin said Tamil Nadu is 'not functioning as a separate state'.
The Hindu · India Today · The Times of IndiaSays Tamil Nadu is the only state without these free residential schools, which neighbours such as Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh host, and accuses the TVK government of acting as the DMK's 'B-team' on the issue.
The Hindu · DT NextNot yet known
- ?Whether the state will tell the Supreme Court in December that it refuses to comply, or seek changes to the schools' language scheme.
Sources
4 outlets across the spectrum. Leanings are a rough guide to who reported it, not a verdict on accuracy.
- The HinduTamil Nadu govt. firm on two-language policy, not to provide land for Navodaya schools: Minister Rajmohan
- India TodayTN govt firm on 2-language policy after SC asks for mindset change on Hindi
- The Times of India'Tamil Nadu not against Hindi': Udhayanidhi Stalin responds to Supreme Court remark, rejects Navodaya schools
- The HinduBJP to stage protest if T.N. government continued to oppose Navodaya Vidyalaya schools
- DT NextTN must act now: BJP after SC order on Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas
Spasht writes original summaries. Follow the links to read each outlet's own report. Revision 1.