# Kerala school quiz on Savarkar triggers row, teacher suspended

2026-08-09T10:42:13+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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A political row erupted in Kerala after a school quiz question described Hindutva ideologue VD Savarkar as a freedom fighter who received the most severe punishment from the British. The state government suspended teacher Guru Prasad of AUPS Pallathadka in Kumbla sub-district for preparing the quiz. General education minister N Samsudheen said the question was framed in a manner that could disseminate misleading and historically unsupported information.

## Coverage

- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/bid-to-saffronise-question-on-vd-savarkar-in-primary-level-quiz-triggers-row-in-kerala-congress-what-we-know-101786261493455.html>
- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/kerala-school-teacher-suspended-for-savarkar-question-amid-freedom-quiz-row-101786276039815.html>

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