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The provided text includes various segments from “The Hindu” newspaper, including newsletters covering topics like world affairs from an Indian perspective, film news, technology, science, data analysis, health, and book reviews.

The primary news article details Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker M. Appavu’s strong criticism of the Union Government’s PM SHRI education scheme and the Election Commission of India’s actions. Appavu states Tamil Nadu will reject the PM SHRI scheme due to concerns about the central government shifting the financial burden to the states and the New Education Policy it’s linked to. He also accuses the Election Commission, under its current leadership, of undermining electoral democracy by not immediately publishing detailed polling data (Form 17 C) and resisting comparisons between EVM votes and VVPAT records.

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Tamil Nadu Rejects Central Education Scheme, Slams Election Commission

TIRUNELVELI, October 28, 2025 – The state of Tamil Nadu will not implement the Centrally-sponsored PM SHRI (Prime Minister’s School for Rising India) scheme, Assembly Speaker M. Appavu declared on Tuesday. Speaking at a cultural festival in Palayamkottai, Appavu voiced concerns that the scheme, tied to the Union Government’s New Education Policy, would eventually burden the state with increasing financial responsibilities.

“The Centre’s PM SHRI scheme share might also get drastic cut in future to burden the States further,” he warned, citing a similar pattern with housing schemes where the central government’s contribution dwindled over time. He questioned the long-term sustainability of the program if the Centre were to reduce its funding.

Appavu also leveled harsh criticism at the Election Commission of India (ECI), alleging a loss of credibility and trust under its current Chief Election Commissioner. He accused the ECI of undermining electoral democracy by failing to immediately publish Form 17 C, which details votes polled at each booth.

“This vital document is not uploaded by the ECI publicly immediately after the end of the polling after Gyanesh Kumar was hand-picked by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his minister for this top post,” Appavu stated, highlighting discrepancies in polling percentages announced at different times. He also criticized the ECI’s reluctance to compare EVM votes with VVPAT records.

Despite these concerns, Appavu expressed confidence that the DMK (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) government in Tamil Nadu would continue to win elections due to its pro-people policies. The Speaker’s comments underscore ongoing tensions between the state government and the central government, as well as concerns about the transparency and integrity of the electoral process.

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