Chennai: The DMK student wing has announced an awareness campaign among students, opposing what it describes as the BJP-led Centre's attempt to instill Hindutva ideology in young minds.

In a statement, DMK student wing secretary Ezhilarasan criticized the BJP government's Kashi Tamil Sangamam initiative, which has been conducted since 2022 to highlight cultural ties between Kashi and Tamil Nadu.

He pointed out that this year's theme, Agasthiya, was being used to influence students, with participants from various schools made to dress as the sage Agasthiya during events.

Accusing the central government of attempting to dilute scientific temper and rational thinking through such programs, the statement affirmed that the DMK student wing would launch an awareness campaign to promote critical thinking and safeguard progressive values among students.