Kerala launches inquiry after school quiz labels Savarkar as most punished freedom fighter
Kerala's education minister N Samsudheen ordered a probe into a school quiz that described Vinayak Damodar Savarkar as the freedom fighter who received the "most severe punishment" from the British.
In Kerala, a school quiz sparked a political dispute after it labeled Vinayak Damodar Savarkar as the freedom fighter who endured the "most severe punishment" from British rule. General education minister N Samsudheen announced that the quiz had not received official clearance and ordered a formal inquiry. The state’s chief minister, Pinarayi Vijayan, alleged that the government was working in concert with the RSS on the issue.
The education department corroborated that the quiz was not sanctioned by authorities. The incident has ignited debate over historical narratives and political influence in school curricula. Officials are now reviewing the content and the process that allowed the quiz to be used. The outcome could affect future educational material approvals in the state.
Why it matters
The probe highlights tensions over how Indian history is taught and the role of politics in school curricula.
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