Prime Minister demands immediate answers regarding controversial school syllabus
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently voiced intense frustration over a highly controversial chapter in a Class 8 educational manual. During a recent cabinet gathering at the newly constructed PMO, Seva Teerth, he demanded immediate answers regarding a section titled “Corruption in the Judiciary.” Sources indicate he was visibly upset, questioning why young students were being exposed to such material and who was responsible for overseeing this educational content.
Even though Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan attempted to clarify the situation during the meeting, the Prime Minister remained firm. He insisted that specific individuals must face real consequences for this massive oversight. Government insiders confirmed that the entire episode left the Prime Minister highly annoyed, as he strongly felt that educational materials must be vetted with much greater scrutiny.
Speaking to journalists in Jharkhand on Thursday, the Education Minister shared his profound sorrow regarding the curriculum blunder. He mentioned that upon discovering the issue, he immediately ordered the withdrawal of the problematic educational materials to halt any further distribution. He emphasised that the government never intended to disrespect legal institutions in any way.
Assuring full compliance with recent court directives, the minister promised a thorough investigation into the matter. He stated that those involved in drafting the problematic text will face severe consequences. He also reassured legal authorities that such an oversight would never happen again, underlining his absolute reverence for the courts.
Earlier this week, reports surfaced about the new Social Science syllabus listing alleged judicial corruption and massive case backlogs as systemic challenges. These references, nestled inside a chapter about the role of courts in society, triggered a massive uproar. Consequently, the highest court in the country intervened swiftly and issued a complete ban on the book's publication and circulation.
Addressing the situation in a press conference, national spokesperson Sambit Patra reinforced the ruling party's stance on this sensitive issue. He highlighted that the Indian justice system remains one of the most independent and deserving institutions globally. He concluded by affirming the nation's collective dignity, respect, and pride in its judicial bodies, making it clear that the political leadership stands firmly behind the judges.
