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BJD to Highlight Odisha Textbook Errors and Government Failures in Monsoon Session
✍️ Business Standard
🗓 21 Jul 2026, 05:33 AM
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The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has announced its intention to bring up errors in Odisha school textbooks and alleged shortcomings of the state government during the upcoming monsoon session of the assembly.
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has formally announced that it will raise concerns over inaccuracies found in Odisha’s school textbooks during the upcoming monsoon session of the state legislature.
According to party sources, the errors range from factual mistakes in history and science chapters to outdated political content that the party claims does not reflect current realities. BJD leaders argue that such inaccuracies could mislead students and undermine the quality of education in the state.
In addition to textbook issues, the party plans to scrutinise what it describes as the state government’s failures in managing the monsoon season, including inadequate flood preparedness and delayed relief measures.
The monsoon session, scheduled to begin in early September, is a key period for legislative debate in Odisha. BJD’s move is seen as a strategic attempt to hold the ruling government accountable on education and disaster management fronts.
According to party sources, the errors range from factual mistakes in history and science chapters to outdated political content that the party claims does not reflect current realities. BJD leaders argue that such inaccuracies could mislead students and undermine the quality of education in the state.
In addition to textbook issues, the party plans to scrutinise what it describes as the state government’s failures in managing the monsoon season, including inadequate flood preparedness and delayed relief measures.
The monsoon session, scheduled to begin in early September, is a key period for legislative debate in Odisha. BJD’s move is seen as a strategic attempt to hold the ruling government accountable on education and disaster management fronts.