Savarkar quiz row: Minister says teacher was suspended based on probe report
The inquiry report submitted to the government found that the teacher who prepared the question had erred, says V. Shamsudheen
According to the General Education Minister V. Shamsudheen, a teacher was suspended following the inclusion of a controversial question about V.D. Savarkar in an Independence Day quiz. The inquiry report found that the teacher had made an error in preparing the question. The Minister stated that further investigation would be conducted into the incident.
He emphasized that the Independence Day quiz was not an official part of the education calendar and that teachers must strictly adhere to prescribed rules. When asked about the disproportionate response to the case, the Minister vowed that strict action would be taken against senior officials if the enquiry found they had committed mistakes.
He warned that anyone found responsible, regardless of their position, would face consequences. The Minister expressed his discontent over the involvement of personal interests in shaping educational content, asserting that teachers must maintain discipline and accountability. He announced a special package to address educational issues in the Kasaragod district.
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