BJP leader K. Annamalai has urged the Centre to withdraw CBSE’s decision to implement the three-language policy from the current academic year, saying the sudden move has caused concern among parents, especially in Tamil Nadu. He said CBSE had earlier announced in April 2026 that the policy would become compulsory for Class 9 students only from the 2029-30 academic year. However, a fresh circular issued on May 15 directed schools to implement the rule from July 1, 2026 itself. Annamalai said forcing students to learn a new language within a short period could create mental stress and affect academic performance. The revised CBSE policy mandates three languages at the secondary level, with at least two being Indian languages, prompting concerns among families and schools over increased academic pressure.