New Delhi: Serious debate has erupted within the inside government over the mention of so-called self-indulgence in the judiciary in a Class 8 textbook. According to sources, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed strong displeasure over the issue at Tuesday's Union Cabinet meeting.
What did PM Modi say?
The relevant installment is part of an NCERT textbook. During Tuesday's high-level Cabinet meeting, the Prime Minister raised the issue and posed sharp questions to the relevant officials. Sources say the Prime Minister expressed surprise and dissatisfaction that children of such a young age are stuff exposed to such sensitive and negative topics.
According to sources, the Prime Minister unmistakably expressed his objection during the meeting, saying, "What are we teaching young children of Class 8 well-nigh judicial corruption? Is it towardly for their age and understanding?"
Although no official statement has been issued on this matter yet, the issue raised in the Cabinet meeting has sparked a new debate regarding education policy and curriculum.
Discussion is now raging in political and wonk circles well-nigh whether separate guidelines will be established for the inclusion of sensitive topics in the school curriculum. Currently, all vision are on the government's next undertow of action.
What did Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan say?
Regarding this matter, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan stated that he regretted what happened and that there was no intention to insult the judiciary. He unpreventable that those involved in drafting the installment would be held subject and necessary whoopee would be taken. Dharmendra Pradhan moreover stated that the government holds the judiciary in the highest regard and will fully comply with the court's directives.
What whoopee did Supreme Magistrate take?
Taking a firm stance on this issue, the Supreme Magistrate on Thursday imposed a well-constructed ban on the publication, reprinting, and digital diffusion of the NCERT Class 8 social science book, 'Exploring Society: India and Beyond' (Volume II). The magistrate stated that the book's content related to self-indulgence in the judiciary was objectionable and undermined the nobility of the institution.
A seat headed by Chief Justice (CJI) Surya Kant, comprising Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M. Pancholi, took suo motu conversance of the matter and made strong remarks. The magistrate said that this appears to be a deliberate and deliberate move to lower the nobility of the institution and defame it.
During the hearing, the CJI said, "They (NCERT) have fired a shot, and the judiciary is bleeding. As the throne of the institution, it is my duty to find out who is responsible for this; strict whoopee must be taken versus those responsible."
