Private universities bill remains withdrawn: TN Minister

Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister Govi Chezhiaan on Thursday reiterated that the Private Universities Bill will remain withdrawn permanently, with no plans for reconsideration or reversal. This clarification came following claims by NTK coordinator Seeman, who accused the government of encouraging private universities through the Act. Chezhiaan explained that in response to significant concerns raised by MLAs, educationists, experts, and the public during Assembly sessions and social media discussions, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin directed the withdrawal of the draft bill. The minister emphasized that the Dravidian model government remains committed to social justice and advancing higher education without compromising its principles. Seeman had called for protests demanding the permanent scrapping of the bill despite its withdrawal, which Chezhiaan described as unnecessary since the bill is no longer active. @@@@