Support and Opposition to Karnataka Govt's Two-Language Policy

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's statement favouring a two-language formula for school education has ignited a vigorous debate over the issue.

- Gayathri M Kurup @Bengaluru

While some say the existing three-language formula could increase linguistic proficiency and cognitive advancements, others view it as an added academic burden or a potential threat to local languages.

"At the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), we do encourage a three-language formula, and the three-language policy is extremely successful. Today, in Bengaluru, talk to any child and you'll find they already speak multiple languages with ease. When children naturally have the ability to learn and comprehend in different languages, who are we to hold them back?" said Gayethri Devi, Principal, Little Flower Public School.