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Kerala row over primary quiz question on Savarkar
A primary-level school quiz in Kerala included a question on Hindutva ideologue V D Savarkar that apparently praised him, triggering a political row. Left student organisations and leaders accused the state government…
The Story in Brief
A primary-level school quiz in Kerala included a question on Hindutva ideologue V D Savarkar that apparently praised him, triggering a political row. Left student organisations and leaders accused the state government of promoting a 'sangh parivar agenda', the Hindustan Times reports.
The controversy erupted after the quiz, which is part of the state's school curriculum, featured Savarkar in what some saw as a favourable light. The Left groups have demanded an explanation from the education department, while the government has not yet issued a formal response.
The Indian Opinion
The instant charge of 'saffronisation' every time Savarkar appears in a textbook is a lazy reflex from the Left. But if the quiz question indeed uncritically glorified a polarising figure, that would merit scrutiny too. The real test is the exact wording: release the question, let citizens decide whether it was balanced or propagandist. Until then, the row is built on assumptions, not facts.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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