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Kerala Education Minister Orders Probe After Savarkar Question in School Quiz
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🗓 09 Aug 2026, 07:42 AM
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The Kerala Education Minister has ordered an inquiry after a school quiz question described V D Savarkar as a freedom fighter who endured the harshest punishment from the British, sparking a political row.
A question in a state‑run school quiz in Kerala described V D Savarkar as a freedom fighter who received the most severe punishment from the British, a statement that has drawn sharp criticism from opposition parties.
In response, General Education Minister N Samsudheen announced that an official inquiry would be launched to examine the wording of the question and the process that led to its inclusion in the quiz.
Savarkar’s legacy remains a polarising issue in Indian politics, with some viewing him as a national hero and others condemning his extremist views. The incident has therefore amplified existing tensions within the state’s political landscape.
The inquiry, which is expected to review the quiz material and the decision‑making chain, is currently underway. No further details have been released by the ministry at this time.
In response, General Education Minister N Samsudheen announced that an official inquiry would be launched to examine the wording of the question and the process that led to its inclusion in the quiz.
Savarkar’s legacy remains a polarising issue in Indian politics, with some viewing him as a national hero and others condemning his extremist views. The incident has therefore amplified existing tensions within the state’s political landscape.
The inquiry, which is expected to review the quiz material and the decision‑making chain, is currently underway. No further details have been released by the ministry at this time.