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Kerala school quiz controversy regarding V. D. Savarkar

Overview

A controversy emerged in Kerala following a school quiz held on August 6 in the Kasaragod district. The ‘Freedom Quiz’ included a tie-breaker question asking, “Who is the freedom fighter that received the most severe punishment from the British?”, which listed V. D. Savarkar as the answer.

In response, the Kerala General Education Minister ordered a formal inquiry, noting the quiz was not an official department activity. A teacher, Guru Prasad, was suspended pending the investigation. The incident sparked political tension, with Left-affiliated groups accusing the government of allowing a ‘Sangh Parivar agenda’ to influence curriculum, while the Vishva Hindu Parishad defended Savarkar’s legacy.

The matter subsequently moved to the legal system. The Kerala High Court sought a response from the state government regarding the teacher’s suspension. The petitioner challenged the disciplinary actions, alleging they violated the Kerala Education Act. During proceedings, the court questioned whether suspension was an appropriate response, while the petitioner’s counsel argued the quiz answer was supported by historical records and Government of India documentation.

Entities

N. Shamsudheen · V. D. Savarkar · Guruprasad Rai K. · Kerala High Court · M. K. Muneer

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Kerala High Court seeks government response on teacher's suspension over Savarkar quiz

    The Kerala High Court is seeking a government response to a plea by a teacher suspended for including V. D. Savarkar as an answer in a freedom fighter quiz in Kasaragod.

  2. 9 days ago

    [POLITICS] 12 sources
    Kerala Education Department probes quiz question regarding V. D. Savarkar

    A school quiz in Kerala's Kasaragod district has sparked political tension after a question identified V. D. Savarkar as a freedom fighter who received the most severe punishment from the British.

Sources

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