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BJP warns IUML not to provoke over Savarkar quiz row in Kerala
BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Monday warned the Indian Union Muslim League not to “provoke” his party over a row involving a quiz question on V D Savarkar in a Kerala…
The Story in Brief
BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Monday warned the Indian Union Muslim League not to “provoke” his party over a row involving a quiz question on V D Savarkar in a Kerala school. The Social Science Club Freedom Quiz, held on August 6 at AUP School in Kasaragod, described Savarkar as the freedom fighter “who received the maximum punishment at the hands of the British”. The state education department said the quiz was not part of the official curriculum. Teacher Guru Prasad, who prepared the questionnaire, was suspended.
Education minister N Shamsudheen said disciplinary action could be taken against other teachers if found involved. Chandrasekhar also hit out at the Congress over opposition to singing the full version of Vande Mataram in Kerala, saying those who object should “sing the Italian national anthem”. Separately, he questioned the midnight arrest of right-wing commentator T G Mohandas, calling it “double standards”.
The Indian Opinion
Both sides are using this incident to score political points. The BJP calls Savarkar a national hero and accuses the IUML of rewriting history; the IUML and Left see the quiz as a saffronisation attempt. Lost in the noise is the teacher at the centre. The quiz was not official, yet he was suspended. The real test will be whether the education department can handle such questions consistently, or if every textbook fact now requires political clearance.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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