Congress Demands Resignation of Education Minister Over Controversial CBSE Language Policy
'Political hack with zero integrity': Congress pushes for Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over CBSE's three-language formula
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The Congress party has called for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, accusing him of political manipulation in the implementation of the CBSE's three-language formula. Congress claims the decision disrupts students' academic futures and lacks academic justification.
- 01Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh criticized the CBSE's abrupt implementation of the three-language formula, questioning its academic rationale.
- 02The CBSE had previously ratified a recommendation to maintain its existing language scheme until new textbooks were released, which has not occurred.
- 03Ramesh accused Pradhan of being a 'political hack' and claimed the government's actions are politically motivated rather than educationally sound.
- 04The CBSE faced scrutiny after allegations of discrepancies in answer sheets during the Class 12 evaluation process, leading to the transfer of its chairman and secretary.
- 05An inquiry committee has been established to investigate the procurement process related to the CBSE's on-screen marking system.
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The Congress party has intensified its criticism of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, demanding his resignation over the Central Board of Secondary Education's (CBSE) implementation of a three-language formula for Grades 9 and 10. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh labeled Pradhan a 'political hack with zero integrity,' alleging that the decision disrupts students' academic futures and lacks a sound academic basis. He pointed out that the CBSE's Governing Body had previously ratified a recommendation to continue its existing language scheme until new textbooks were available, which has not happened. Ramesh questioned the motives behind the sudden policy shift, suggesting it serves a political agenda rather than educational needs. The controversy has been compounded by recent allegations of irregularities in the CBSE's on-screen marking system for Class 12 exams, prompting the transfer of key officials. In response, the government has formed a one-member inquiry committee to investigate the procurement process related to this evaluation system.
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The implementation of the three-language formula could disrupt the academic planning and futures of students in India.
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