Odisha to Observe Bandh Tomorrow Over Textbook Error, Says Naba Nirman Krushak Sangathan

The Naba Nirman Krushak Sangathan, a farmers' group active in Odisha, announced a statewide bandh to be held tomorrow. The strike is being organized in response to an error identified in a school textbook that the organization claims could mislead students.
The group alleges that the mistake, though not detailed in the notice, undermines the quality of education and demands immediate correction from the education department. It has urged teachers, students and the general public to observe the bandh as a form of protest.
Authorities have been informed of the planned shutdown, and officials are expected to advise on the impact on schools, government offices and public transport. The bandh could disrupt normal functioning across the state if widely observed.
As of now, the state education department has not issued a formal response, and the government’s stance on the protest remains unclear.