PM Modi questions inclusion of judicial corruption case in Class 8 textbook, seeks accountability
He reportedly inquired about the oversight system that allows such content to be cleared before being introduced in classrooms
PTC Web Desk: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reportedly taken serious note of a reference to judicial corruption appearing in a Class 8 textbook, raising concerns over its suitability for middle school students.
During a recent Cabinet meeting, the Prime Minister questioned the inclusion of such sensitive subject matter in educational material meant for young learners. According to sources, he asked whether topics involving alleged corruption in the judiciary were appropriate for children at that stage of schooling.
The Prime Minister is also understood to have sought clarity on the review and approval mechanisms governing school textbooks. He reportedly inquired about the oversight system that allows such content to be cleared before being introduced in classrooms.
Sources indicated that the textbook in question contains a case study linked to corruption within the judiciary. The reference has now come under internal scrutiny, triggering discussions within government circles about age-appropriate curriculum design and institutional accountability.
The development has sparked a broader debate on how complex and sensitive institutional issues should be presented to students and what checks are in place during the drafting and vetting of academic material.