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Odisha BJD MLAs Protest Textbook Errors, Seek Education Minister's Resignation

Odisha BJD MLAs Protest Textbook Errors, Seek Education Minister's Resignation
#BJD MLAs Protest Textbook Errors in #Odisha, Demand #EducationMinister’s Resignation · livemint.com

Biju Janata Dal lawmakers in Odisha protested about mistakes they say are present in school textbooks.

They want the state’s Education Minister to resign.

Youth and student groups connected to the party also joined the protest.

They tried to surround the Odisha Assembly as part of their demonstration.

The party says students may be receiving educational materials that are not accurate or high quality.

The protest took place in Bhubaneswar.

The report does not include a response from the Education Minister or the state government.

The main issue is whether the textbooks contain serious errors and who should be held responsible.

Key facts

Protesting party
Biju Janata Dal
Main issue
Alleged errors in school textbooks
Demand
Resignation of the Odisha Education Minister
Location
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Additional groups
Biju Yuva Janata Dal and Chhatra Janata Dal
Target of attempted gherao
The Odisha Assembly

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